Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in South Portland, ME providing home health care where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who‘ll 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 Maine physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required. Home health experience preferred but other PT settings will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance required. Candidate must be able to travel up to 50–100 miles per day and cover Aroostook County when needed.
• Experience treating adults with post-operative care, fall risk, deconditioning, and mobility impairments. Occasional treatment of school-aged children is possible.
• Ability to use Netsmart EMR or willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior home health physical therapy experience.
• Experience managing a caseload of approximately 20–25 patients.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: Flex shifts 0800-1700. Manager may consider 4x10-hour shift schedules.
• Weekend rotation: approximately 1 weekend every 4–6 weeks, covering Saturday and Sunday.
• Holiday coverage: facility operates holidays; expectation to cover major and minor holidays per schedule (approximately 50% of holidays included in contract).
• Orientation: 1–2 weeks of orientation provided.
• Support: scheduler on site, PT leads, and manager available by phone.
• Floating: assignment may require travel throughout Aroostook County; travel between towns possible during the day.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Travel and license reimbursement available.
• Housing assistance options may be available.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide home-based rehabilitation to adults with post-operative needs, mobility limitations, and deconditioning. Manage an independent caseload while coordinating with schedulers and clinical leads. Contribute to improved patient function and safety in community settings.

Location Highlights

South Portland offers coastal access and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city is adjacent to Portland and is within a 15–25 minute drive to downtown Portland for dining and cultural venues. Nearby attractions include Bug Light Park and the Eastern Promenade, and coastal access to Casco Bay with ferry service to islands. Outdoor opportunities include day trips under 90 minutes to Acadia National Park and multiple state parks for hiking, boating, and coastal activities.

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.