Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Mount Olive, NC | $2,308/36-hr, ASAP 14-week Contract

Ref #: C-PT-9109631

Position type: Contract/Travel
Location: Mount Olive, NC
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM (36 hours/week)
Rate: Travel $2,308/36 hrs; Local $2,275/36 hrs

Requirements

• Valid, active Physical Therapy state license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross (with AED).

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review medical history to determine patient needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Create and deliver exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Provide hands-on interventions (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, manual stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) as indicated.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Implement and adjust pain management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Support patients’ return to independence after surgery, injury, or illness.
• Monitor and document patient progress; revise treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate and coordinate care with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members.
• Provide personalized home exercise programs and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records (assessments, treatments, progress notes, status changes).
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care responsive to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.