Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in Hoover, AL at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Alabama Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Outpatient orthopedics experience preferred. This includes evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and post-operative rehab.
Productivity experience or ability to meet productivity expectations. Client notes productivity expectation of approximately 60 visits per week and seeing 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking.
Ability and willingness to float to other clinic locations as needed.
Ability to work an approximate 36-hour guaranteed workweek with expectation of up to 40 hours. Overtime must be approved by the director before hours are worked.
PT required. PTA applicants will not be accepted for this role.
First-time travelers and new graduates will be considered.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
Shift Name: Days.
Travel assignment length: Approximately 13 weeks.
Patient population: Outpatient orthopedics.
Shift expectation: 36 hours guaranteed with expectation of working up to 40 hours; overtime requires director approval.
Productivity expectation: Approximately 60 visits per week; typically 12–14 patients per day with follow-up double-booking expected.
Floating: Candidate must be willing to float to other clinics as needed.

Location Highlights

Hoover, AL offers suburban living with outdoor and urban amenities within short drives.

The city is adjacent to the BankHead National Forest and about 20–30 minutes from Oak Mountain State Park, which features hiking trails, mountain biking, and a state park lake. Hoover sits within the Birmingham metropolitan area, offering access to the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Railroad Park within a 20–30 minute commute. The area has regional shopping and dining in the Riverchase Galleria and convenient highway access via I-65 and US-280, supporting an easy commute to downtown Birmingham and surrounding suburbs.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and career growth. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career resources. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

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.