Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our travel team as a Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Washington state license or ability to obtain Washington state PT license prior to assignment start.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred; candidate must be comfortable treating outpatient ortho patient population.
• Productivity expectation: ability to meet approximately 60 visits per week and manage a caseload of about 12–14 patients per day, including follow-up double-booking.
• Must be able to work up to 40 hours per week; 36 hours guaranteed. Any overtime must be approved by the director before being worked.
• Travel Team option available at this clinic or neighboring clinic is possible; floating to other clinics is not required.
• PTs only. PTA applicants will not be accepted. New graduates are not accepted. First-time travelers are accepted.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift: Days.
• Assignment length: 13 weeks.
• Patient population: Outpatient orthopedics.
• Work expectation: 36 hours guaranteed with expectation of working up to 40 hours; overtime requires director approval.
• Productivity expectation: ~60 visits per week; will see approximately 12–14 patients per day; follow-up visits may be double-booked.
• Float requirement: No floating to other facilities.

Location Highlights

Kennewick, WA offers outdoor recreation and regional access for a balanced lifestyle. The city sits along the Columbia River waterfront and is adjacent to the Red Mountain AVA wine region, with wineries less than 15 minutes away. Kennewick is part of the Tri-Cities urban area, with neighboring Pasco and Richland a short 10–20 minute drive, providing commuter convenience and regional amenities. Outdoor options include hiking and mountain biking in Badger Mountain Trail (within 10 miles) and boat access on the Columbia River for water sports and fishing. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with local farmers markets, annual cultural events, and regional transit connections via nearby Tri-Cities Airport approximately 15–20 minutes from central Kennewick.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits begin on day one and include medical coverage options, 401k matching eligibility, weekly pay, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join our travel PT team and maintain career flexibility, stability, and growth. Opportunities include travel contracts, temp-to-hire, and direct hire options supported by a dedicated recruiter and resources for license and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement

We are an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.