Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist in Columbus, IN, working in an outpatient setting. Provide evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and direct discipline-specific therapy services to support patient return to community activities. Maintain professional licensure, complete required documentation and participate in quality improvement and student education activities. Uphold organizational values and safety practices while promoting patient and employee safety.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program recognized by the APTA.
• Active Indiana Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum of relevant outpatient physical therapy experience; new graduates are not eligible for this role.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Demonstrated competency in documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with regulatory and payer requirements.
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and modify plans based on clinical reasoning and functional goals.
• Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in outpatient clinic settings.
• Experience with safe patient handling and general clinic safety practices.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 5x8.

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

Benefits

We offer a benefits package for travelers beginning on day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available in some assignments.
• Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality outpatient physical therapy services that improve patients' functional outcomes. Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and follow physician orders and payer requirements. Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with state practice acts and professional codes of conduct. Support a safe work environment by adhering to established safety policies and reporting hazards promptly.

Location Highlights

Columbus, IN offers architectural landmarks and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city features notable architecture by I.M. Pei, Eero Saarinen, and other architects, and is approximately a 40-minute drive to Indianapolis for expanded cultural and entertainment options. Local attractions include the Columbus Arts District and multiple parks along the flat, walkable downtown core, with nearby access to regional bike trails and state recreation areas within an hour's drive, fitting an urban-suburban lifestyle with accessible cultural sites and outdoor activities.

EEO Statement

The hiring organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Diversity and inclusion are valued.