Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist supporting an LTAC hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Provide outpatient neuro-focused rehabilitation services to patients recovering from critical illness and complex medical conditions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, progress patients toward discharge goals, and complete timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience or clinical rotation in outpatient neuro rehabilitation preferred; experience in inpatient rehab or LTAC settings preferred.
• Ability to complete comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, and manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions.
• Competence in timely, accurate medical record documentation, including goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and discharge documentation.
• Ability to participate in student supervision and precepting as assigned.
• Maintain professional licensure and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in outpatient neuro settings.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling practices and materials handling protocols.
• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams in complex medical or post-acute environments.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: Day (5x8).

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Provide patient-centered care that emphasizes safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention. Follow hospital standards for appearance, attendance, and professional conduct. Engage in continuous professional development, performance improvement initiatives, and community or professional advocacy activities. Ensure care is delivered under appropriate physician orders and within payer approvals when required.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green offers a mix of cultural and outdoor attractions within accessible distances. The city is near Mammoth Cave National Park, approximately 25 miles north, offering extensive cave systems and hiking opportunities. Downtown Bowling Green features the Historic RailPark & Train Museum and a growing dining district within a short drive of major shopping and transit corridors. The area supports both suburban and outdoor-focused lifestyles with local parks, recreational trails, and proximity to Interstate 65 for regional travel.

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.