Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Burke, VA providing outpatient care. You will evaluate patients, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document care, supervise discipline-specific therapy services as needed, and participate in professional development and student training. You must follow physician orders, clinic policies, and applicable state practice acts while promoting patient and employee safety.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active VA physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Minimum 6 months of outpatient physical therapy experience required with evaluation and treatment planning skills.
Experience completing documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
Ability to follow state practice act, maintain professional licensure and complete required continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in outpatient clinic settings treating a variety of musculoskeletal and functional diagnoses.
Experience supervising or mentoring students.
Demonstrated participation in performance improvement or quality initiatives.

Assignment Details

Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
Typical weekly schedule: Monday 6:30 AM–12:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM; Wednesday 6:30 AM–3:00 PM; Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
Must be able to start as soon as available for a 13-week assignment.

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin day one and include options for medical coverage, 401k matching, referral bonuses, housing assistance, and travel and license reimbursement. A recruiter is available 24/7 to support the assignment.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy focused on safe, functional return to community activities. Adhere to clinic standards, participate in competency programs, and support organizational performance improvement initiatives. Maintain confidentiality and professional standards in all patient interactions.

Location Highlights

Burke, VA is located near major commuter routes and regional attractions.

It is approximately 20 miles from downtown Washington, D.C., and within a 30–45 minute drive to Great Falls Park and the Potomac River waterfront. The area offers suburban neighborhoods, community parks, and access to the Fairfax County Parkway for regional commuting and outdoor recreation.

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.