Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a critical access hospital, requiring pelvic and pediatric experience in an acute and outpatient care setting.

13-week assignment with an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift schedule

Work across acute, outpatient, and short-term rehab settings

Facility includes 48 acute care beds and 25 short-term rehab beds

1-on-1 patient ratio in outpatient, acute, and short-term rehab care

Uses Redoc for outpatient documentation and Paragon for acute and short-term rehab documentation

Weekend hours and float requirements dependent on position, to be discussed during interview

No on-call requirements

Every other weekend rotation

Experience in ortho and neuro preferred

AHA certifications required

License required if applicable

Experience in the specific area of care required

Hospital serves four westernmost counties of North Carolina, offering primary, inpatient, emergency, imaging, rehabilitation, urology, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, pediatric, and gastroenterology services

Located in Bryson City, NC, near the Great Smoky Mountains with access to hiking, biking, and kayaking

Orientation scheduled periodically throughout October through December 2026

Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for travel assignment

Candidates who have worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible

Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time

Open to first-time travelers