Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,879 to $2,079 per week in Columbus, OH

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll 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 the APTA.
• Active Ohio Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience required. No new graduates.
• Experience performing 60-minute evaluations and one-on-one treatment sessions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in documentation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry per payer requirements.
• Ability to delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services and supervise students as assigned.
• Maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes required continuing education per state practice act.
• Preferred: experience in outpatient clinic workflows, therapeutic modalities, manual therapy, and return-to-community functional programs.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 13 Week assignment.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Patient Care Model: 60-minute evaluation plus treatment sessions.
• Caseload: Outpatient orthopedic and general outpatient patient population.
• Student Supervision: Participation in student programs as assigned.
• Floating: May be required to float between clinic locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Columbus offers urban amenities with accessible outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. The Short North Arts District is a 5–10 minute drive from downtown and features galleries and restaurants. The Scioto Mile waterfront park system runs through downtown with riverfront trails and a 15-minute commute to the German Village historic district. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is within 10–15 minutes and provides year-round exhibits. For weekend outdoor options, Alum Creek State Park and Hoover Reservoir are 20–30 minutes away and offer boating, fishing, and multi-use trails. The city supports diverse neighborhoods, an active music and food scene, and public transit via COTA with multiple bus lines serving central and suburban areas, suitable for clinicians seeking an urban or suburban lifestyle fit.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

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

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.