Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Lakewood, WA, where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while working in an outpatient orthopedic setting. This position emphasizes outpatient orthopedic caseloads with productivity and scheduling expectations. We appreciate your time and responsiveness.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Washington State PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience treating outpatient orthopedic patients preferred; outpatient experience is preferred by the client.
• Must be able to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and seeing 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking expected.
• Must be able to work the guaranteed 36 hours with the expectation to work up to 40 hours; any overtime must be approved by the director.
• Must be able to float to nearby clinics as needed.
• Will not accept PTA candidates. New graduates not accepted. First-time travelers accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient orthopedic specialty experience preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift name: Days.
• Float to other clinics as required.
• 36 hours guaranteed with expectation to work up to 40 hours.
• Productivity expectation: 60 visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day. Double-booking of follow-up visits expected.

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

Benefits

We offer benefits designed for traveling clinicians. Details are provided by the recruiter during the hiring process.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide outpatient orthopedic therapy that improves patient function and recovery. Deliver evidence-based care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Maintain documentation and productivity standards to support clinic operations and patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Lakewood, WA offers access to Puget Sound and Mount Rainier National Park within a reasonable drive. The area provides proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Tacoma Museum District, and downtown Seattle is approximately a 40–50 minute drive depending on traffic. Commuter transit options include regional bus service and nearby I-5 and I-705 corridors. Outdoor recreation includes hiking and waterfront activities along Puget Sound and nearby state parks within 30–60 minutes.

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.