Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Beckley, WV, providing home health physical therapy services to patients across Raleigh, Logan, and Wyoming counties. Perform evaluations and treatments based on physician orders, develop measurable goals and treatment plans, reassess progress, document per regulatory and company requirements, and coordinate care with physicians, patients, and families. Recommend and assist with adaptive equipment. Supervise PTAs and aides as permitted by state practice act. Maintain professional standards, HIPAA compliance, and participate in required education and staff development.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active WV Physical Therapist license is required to start the assignment. Compact licenses accepted.
Home health experience required. Experience with OASIS and home health documentation required.
HCHB experience preferred.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Ability to meet benchmark of approximately 28 units/patients per week.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within assigned counties.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising PTAs and aides in home health settings.
Familiarity with obtaining and recommending adaptive equipment for home use.

Assignment Details

Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Work Days: Monday through Friday.
No weekends or on-call required.
Counties covered: Raleigh, Logan, Wyoming.

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

Benefits

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401k matching plan, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide essential home-based physical therapy services that support patient independence and safe discharge from higher levels of care. Contribute to interdisciplinary care planning and communicate patient progress to clinicians and families. Maintain documentation standards to support patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Location Highlights

Beckley sits near the New River Gorge and offers access to outdoor recreation within short drives.

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is about a 30–40 minute drive and provides rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and hiking. Downtown Beckley features the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and civic parks, with regional transit options connecting to nearby towns and quick drives to scenic state forests and rivers for an outdoor lifestyle.

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.