Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you'll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active NC State Physical Therapy License required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Minimum of 1 year of Home Health physical therapy experience. First-time travelers will be considered if experienced in home health (preferred).
• Proficiency with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) documentation workflow.
• Experience with home health tasks including evaluation, reassessment, discharges, and supervision of PTAs.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance. Ability to drive long daily routes with average mileage of 60–80 miles per day; mileage reimbursed weekly.
• Comfort using mobile documentation tools such as EPIC Rover (view), Focura uploads, and company-issued smartphone (Samsung Note or similar).

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Hours: 08:00–17:00.
• Schedule: 5x8, standard 40 hours per week; typically 6 patient visits per day with a requirement of 30 visit equivalents per week.
• Duration: 13-week travel assignment.
• Orientation: New employee orientation plus 5 days of clinical orientation.
• On-call / Holidays: No call. No major holiday requirement. Weekend rotation: none.
• Travel/Driving Expectations: Average daily drive 60–80 miles. No company vehicle provided. Company phone provided for documentation and patient/provider contact.
• Floating: Candidate may travel throughout a multi-site catchment area including surrounding towns and communities; floating to other locations within the regional service area is required.

Location Highlights

Charlotte, NC offers a mix of urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation within easy driving distance. Uptown Charlotte is home to the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Bank of America Stadium, both within city limits and typically a 10–20 minute drive from many residential neighborhoods. Lake Norman lies about 20–30 miles north, providing boating, fishing, and waterfront parks along a 5200-acre lake. SouthPark and the Epicenter in Uptown provide shopping districts and entertainment within a 10–25 minute commute. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is roughly 12 miles from downtown and offers rafting, climbing, and mountain biking for an adventurous lifestyle. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about a 15–20 minute drive from central Uptown for regional and national travel. The area combines an urban professional environment with suburban neighborhoods and accessible greenways for running and cycling.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.