Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Bristol, CT at an outpatient facility and help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new community. This role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, supervising discipline-specific therapy services, and educating patients, families, students, and coworkers. The clinician will document care thoroughly, follow physician orders and payer approvals, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and uphold professional and organizational standards of safety and conduct.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA. Active Connecticut state PT license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred. Experience evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and providing functional, community-focused care required. Experience with electronic medical record documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry preferred. Demonstrated ability to supervise and delegate to support staff and to participate in student education preferred. Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education as required by the Connecticut practice act.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in outpatient orthopedic settings preferred. Prior travel or per diem experience preferred. Experience with performance improvement activities and working within safety-focused programs preferred.

Assignment Details

Shift pattern: 5x8. Clinician may be expected to follow clinic guidelines for appearance, attendance, and punctuality. Participation in student clinical education may be required as assigned.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available starting day one. Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan. 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email. Competitive referral bonuses. 100% paid housing available and travel and license reimbursement options.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered care that promotes safe return to community activities. Complete comprehensive evaluations and use clinical reasoning to develop individualized treatment plans and measurable goals. Document care clearly and timely in compliance with regulatory and payer requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain professional standards of practice and ethical conduct.

Location Highlights

Bristol, CT offers a mix of suburban and recreational amenities within easy reach of major attractions.

It is home to Lake Compounce amusement park and is approximately 20 miles west of downtown Hartford, providing access to urban cultural venues and regional airports. The area offers nearby outdoor options such as Page Park and Burr Pond State Park within a 15–25 minute drive, and it is within commuting distance to hiking and scenic drives in the central Connecticut hill towns. Commuter access to I-84 and local transit options make regional travel feasible for weekend exploration.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.