Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Mount Olive, NC (15-Week Contract)

Ref: C-PT-9125478

We’re looking for a licensed Physical Therapist to join a team in Mount Olive, NC on a 15-week contract starting ASAP. This role follows a 36-hour weekly schedule (Sun–Sat, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Compensation is competitive: Travel rate $2,308/36 hrs; Local rate $2,275/36 hrs.

What you’ll do:

• Perform thorough evaluations, review medical histories, and collaborate with other clinicians to pinpoint patient needs and goals.
• Create individualized treatment plans and measurable rehab goals based on your assessments.
• Design and lead customized exercise programs to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on interventions—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and manual stretching—to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to manage pain, inflammation, and healing.
• Train patients in safe, effective use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and family members about diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Implement pain-management strategies combining exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Help patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve overall quality of life.
• Routinely reassess and document progress, adjusting plans as needed.
• Communicate clearly with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Provide tailored home exercise programs to support continued recovery.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and progress notes, and adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care and respond respectfully to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Must-haves:

• Active, valid Physical Therapy license for the state where you’ll practice.
• Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (AED included).

If you’re a patient-focused clinician who enjoys collaborative care and hands-on rehab, this Mount Olive opportunity could be a great fit.