Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — Pembroke, NC (14-week Travel Assignment)

Ref #: C-PT-9117390

We’re looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist to join a team in Pembroke, NC on a 14-week contract starting ASAP. This role follows a standard day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) and offers competitive pay: Travel pay $1,775/35-hours or Local pay $1,750/35-hours.

What we need from you

• Active, valid Physical Therapy state license
• Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (AED included)

What you’ll be doing
You’ll build strong therapeutic relationships and lead patient-centered care from assessment through discharge. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Performing thorough physical assessments and reviewing medical histories, while collaborating with the care team to understand each patient’s needs
• Creating individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals to support rehabilitation and recovery
• Designing and supervising exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination
• Using hands-on manual techniques (joint mobilization, soft tissue work, stretching) to improve mobility and relieve pain
• Applying modalities like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat, and cold to manage pain, inflammation, and tissue healing
• Teaching safe and effective use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs)
• Providing patient and family education on conditions, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention
• Developing pain-management approaches that combine therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual therapy
• Helping patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve daily function and quality of life
• Monitoring progress closely, documenting outcomes, and adjusting plans of care as needed
• Communicating clearly with physicians, nurses, OTs, and other team members to coordinate care
• Delivering tailored home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery
• Maintaining accurate, timely documentation of assessments, treatments, progress notes, and any changes in condition
• Upholding ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent
• Demonstrating cultural sensitivity and adaptability to meet diverse patient needs
• Carrying out other duties as assigned by management

If you’re a compassionate, collaborative clinician who enjoys creating practical, results-oriented plans for patients, this position in Pembroke could be a great fit.