Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Gainesville, FL where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active Florida physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Experience working in inpatient rehab or hospital-based rehabilitation preferred.
• Familiarity with Meditech (Expanse) documentation system preferred.
• Ability to perform patient evaluations, ADLs, transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, functional training, and provide family/patient education.
• Comfort working in a unit with typical IPR gym equipment including balance and gait systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
• Ability to function independently in a fast-paced hospital environment preferred.
• Experience with inpatient patient ratios around 7:1 preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800-1700.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Weekend rotation and call requirements as part of unit staffing.
• Unit: Inpatient rehabilitation, approximately 30 beds and a clinical team including PT/OT/SLP/tech staff.

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

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evaluations and evidence-based interventions to support functional recovery in an inpatient rehab setting. Contribute to a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered outcomes. Maintain documentation in Meditech (Expanse) and participate in unit education and family training efforts.

Location Highlights

Gainesville offers access to natural areas and cultural amenities within short drives. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park are within 15–20 minutes and provide hiking and wildlife viewing. The University of Florida campus is downtown with museums, sporting events, and dining options a short commute from the hospital. The city provides a mix of suburban neighborhoods and college-town activity, with convenient access to I-75 for regional travel.

EEO Statement

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