Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a Long Term Acute Care Hospital in Bowling Green, KY as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from critical illness and complex conditions while experiencing life in a new location. You will complete comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans focused on discharge progression, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care accurately, and support student learning and professional development.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation or long-term acute care settings preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling.
• Ability to complete timely, accurate charting including daily notes, goal writing, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage individual, concurrent, and group treatments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with equipment trialing and arranging durable medical equipment for discharge planning.
• Prior experience supervising or precepting students and providing clinical instruction.
• Familiarity with performance improvement initiatives and regulatory documentation requirements.

Assignment Details

• Shift Frequency: 5x8

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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

Provide high-quality, safety-focused care in an environment that prioritizes patient and employee safety. Follow hospital guidelines for safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety. Participate in the organization’s competency program and performance improvement efforts. Maintain professional licensure and comply with state practice acts and regulatory requirements. Contribute to discharge planning, patient and family training, and patient advocacy activities.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green is a regional hub with access to cultural and outdoor attractions within short drives. Visit the National Corvette Museum and the Lost River Cave, both located in the city and within a 10-minute drive from downtown. Enjoy nearby outdoor recreation at Mammoth Cave National Park, approximately 35 miles north, and state parks such as Barren River Lake State Resort Park within a 40-minute drive for hiking and water activities. The area offers a mix of suburban living, local dining and music venues, and a commute-friendly layout with regional highways providing access to Louisville and Nashville within about 1.5 hours.

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.