Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,360 to $2,740 per week in Parkersburg, WV

Physical Therapist
Location: Parkersburg, WV
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,360 to $2,740 per week
Shift Information: Days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/1/2026

About the Position

Location: Parkersburg, WV
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Shift: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Start: 12/1/2026

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join a skilled nursing facility in Parkersburg, WV and provide high-quality rehabilitative care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with functional movement impairments across a variety of settings. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to assess functional mobility, strength, range of motion, and pain levels
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient goals and clinical findings
• Administer therapeutic interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as clinically indicated
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe mobility techniques
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility and regulatory standards

Pay range: $2,360 to $2,740 per week.

Travel PT package: $2,660–$2,740/week (40 hours) = $35–$37/hour taxable + up to $1,267/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $59–$66/hour fully taxable ($2,360–$2,640/week for 40 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active WV PT license
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree
• 1+ years of recent Physical Therapist experience
• Current BLS certification required
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required