Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity in Nashville, TN

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a Long-Term Care facility in Nashville, TN as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Tennessee Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting care in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Experience managing caseloads in an inpatient or long-term care environment, including individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, perform patient and family education, and complete discharge planning and home exercise programs.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety practices.
• Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience with therapy documentation systems and completing letters of medical necessity preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Day (5x8).
• May be required to float to other facilities as assigned.

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

Benefits

We value your commitment to impacting others. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to progress patients toward discharge. Complete timely, accurate documentation including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and discharge summaries. Uphold professional licensure and adhere to the applicable state practice act and organizational policies. Participate in performance improvement efforts and professional development activities.

Location Highlights

Nashville offers a mix of urban entertainment and nearby outdoor recreation. The city features live music venues on Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame within a 5 to 15 minute drive of downtown. Centennial Park and the Parthenon are urban green spaces within 10 to 20 minutes from central neighborhoods. For weekend trips, Radnor Lake State Park and Percy Warner Park provide hiking and mountain biking options within a 20 to 30 minute drive. The city has a regional airport with frequent flights and multiple transit options including commuter routes and ride-share availability.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.