Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

  • Jackson Therapy Partners
  • Mount Olive, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Mount Olive, NC at a skilled nursing facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

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 from AHA or ARC may be required.
  • Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
  • Ability to manage patient caseloads typical of post-acute and rehab environments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior travel therapy or contract therapy experience preferred.
  • Experience with restorative programs, fall prevention, and care planning preferred.

Assignment Details

  • Shift hours: 0800-1630.
  • Work days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
  • Guaranteed weekly hours: 36.
  • Candidate may be required to float to other nearby facilities as needed.

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

Benefits

We provide a benefits package designed for traveling clinicians starting your first day. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, competitive referral programs, 100% paid housing availability, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver skilled physical therapy services in a skilled nursing environment, supporting recovery, mobility, and functional independence. Documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care will be required to meet facility standards and improve outcomes.

Location Highlights

Mount Olive offers small-town living with regional access to cultural and outdoor attractions. The town is near the Neuse River and less than an hour drive to Raleigh for museums and dining. Local highlights include nearby Garrison Lake and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park within a roughly 3060 minute drive, and easy access to regional highways for commuting to coastal and urban destinations. The area fits a suburban to quiet lifestyle with historic downtown features and community events within short drives.

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.

Job ID: 522712787
Originally Posted on: 5/28/2026

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