Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Dover-Foxcroft, ME at a hospital-affiliated outpatient clinic where you will treat general and post-op orthopedic patients, support occasional ED consults, day surgery patients, or inpatient coverage as needed, and contribute to team-based patient care.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active Maine (ME) physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical physical therapy experience.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience required; experience with general and post-op orthopedic patients preferred.
• Experience using Cerner EMR preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• First-time travelers are acceptable.
• Experience working in outpatient settings within or affiliated with hospitals preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800-1600.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday.
• Average patient volume: 10–15 patients per day.
• Orientation: 3–4 days, dependent on skillset and comfort level.
• No weekend rotation required. No on-call required.
• May be asked to provide occasional coverage for ED consults, day surgery patients, or inpatient cases.
• Department staffing: currently 3 PTs and 1 PTA.
• EMR: Cerner.
• Parking: free.
• Dress code: Business casual or scrubs.

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

Benefits

We value your time and commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available beginning your first day. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) options, recruiter support, referral opportunities, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide outpatient orthopedic and post-operative physical therapy services within a hospital-affiliated outpatient clinic. Support continuity of care for surgical and acute patients when occasional coverage is needed. Work collaboratively with a small rehabilitation team to deliver evidence-based interventions and improve patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Discover Dover-Foxcroft, ME and the surrounding region. The town is near Sebec Lake and Lake Wassookeag for boating and fishing with less than a 20–30 minute drive to several waterfront recreation areas. Local outdoor options include hiking and trails in nearby Piscataquis County and a short drive to Baxter State Park gateway areas for day trips. The area offers a quiet, small-town lifestyle with seasonal community events, local dining options, and access to regional transit corridors linking to larger Maine towns within a one- to two-hour drive.

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.