Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist assignment in Albemarle, NC providing home health care 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 North Carolina Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Minimum of 1 year of Home Health physical therapy experience required.
• Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR experience required.
• Experience with geriatric care, chronic disease management, and maintenance OASIS-E documentation required.
• Required skills: gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, plan-of-care development to maximize patient function, effective clinical team communication, and recognition of signs/symptoms to prevent readmissions.
• Valid drivers license and proof of vehicle insurance required. Must be able to drive extended daily mileage (average 6080 miles per day) and meet a 50-mile radius rule from permanent address.
• Preferred: Experience with orthopedics (total hips/knees), CHF, COPD, and post-stroke care. First-time travelers will be considered if experienced in home health.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1700.
• Schedule: 5x8, approximately 40 hours per week. Schedule cycles every 13 weeks.
• Patient Population: Adults with chronic disease, orthopedics, post-op hip/knee, fall risk, weakness, CHF, COPD, and occasional stroke.
• Typical daily visits: Approximately 6 visits per day.
• EMR and Technology: Homecare Homebase required. EPIC Rover view-only and Focura for document uploads. Company-issued Samsung Note 9 phone provided for clinical use.
• Orientation: New employee orientation with 5 days of orientation on unit.
• Time-off and Scheduling Notes: No weekend rotation. No on-call. Time off requires manager approval. Staff schedule self-appointments with patients; mileage is reimbursed weekly.
• Travel Requirement: Clinician will travel within the service area including Albemarle, Badin, Harrisburg, Mt. Gilead, Norwood, Troy, and surrounding communities. No maximum daily mileage but average ranges noted above.

Location Highlights

Albemarle sits in central North Carolina near Lake Tillery and Morrow Mountain State Park. The city is within a 2030 minute drive to Lake Tillery for boating and fishing, and about 20 miles to Morrow Mountain State Park offering hiking trails and river access. Albemarle is a small-city, suburban lifestyle with easy commuting to nearby towns such as Badin and Norwood, local community events at the downtown district, and regional access to the Uwharrie National Forest for outdoor recreation. The area provides quiet residential neighborhoods and convenient driving distance (roughly 4060 minutes) to larger urban centers for dining and cultural activities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

Benefits vary by agency. A recruiter will provide the full benefits package when contacted.

EEO Statement

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 clinicians.