Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while working in a Long Term Acute Care Hospital in Bowling Green, KY. Apply now and a recruiter will 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 Kentucky Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Out-of-state license with ability to obtain KY license prior to start is acceptable if client permits.
Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience in outpatient neuro setting preferred; candidates with clinical rotation experience in outpatient neuro will be considered.
Experience with comprehensive evaluation, goal writing, and interdisciplinary team collaboration in an acute or post-acute setting.
Competency with documentation, including daily notes, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry per facility and payer requirements.
Ability to participate in student supervision and support professional development activities.
Adherence to state practice act, facility policies, and safety protocols including safe patient handling and infectious disease precautions.
Preferred: prior experience in LTACH or inpatient rehab settings. This is preferred, not required.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Long Term Acute Care Hospital.
Shift: Day (5x8).
Duration: 13 week assignment.
Caseload: Outpatient neuro-focused caseload within an inpatient rehab/outpatient hub model.
Clinical Responsibilities: Comprehensive evaluation, development of treatment plans and discharge-focused goals, equipment trialing and ordering, patient and family training, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Documentation: Timely and accurate medical record documentation per facility, payer, and regulatory requirements.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green, KY offers a mix of urban and outdoor recreation within easy driving distance.

The city is home to the National Corvette Museum and is about 15 miles from Barren River Lake State Resort Park, offering boating and fishing. The Lost River Cave is located downtown with guided cave boat tours and trails within a short drive. Nashville, TN is roughly 65 miles northeast by car, providing access to a major airport and live music districts. The area fits a suburban to small-city lifestyle with local dining, museums, and outdoor recreation within commutable distances.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity 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 appreciate your time and responsiveness.