Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,912 to $2,112 per week in Highlands, NC

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• NC Physical Therapy license
• CPR certification
• At least 3 years of experience in a medical setting
• Experience in a hospital and/or nursing home setting

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800-1630
• 40 hours per week
• Schedule to be reviewed during interview with the rehab manager
• Floating required between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as indicated

Apply now and you’ll connect with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

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 because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners 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.

Location Highlights

Highlands, North Carolina offers mountain access and a walkable small-town setting in the Nantahala National Forest. Dry Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are both within about 5 miles of downtown, and scenic drives along the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway connect the area to waterfalls, overlooks, and hiking trails. Whiteside Mountain Trail is about 5 miles away and features a well-known cliffside hike, while Lake Glenville is roughly 10 miles from town and offers boating, paddling, and waterfront recreation. Highlands is also within day-trip distance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Asheville, giving travelers access to national park landscapes and a larger regional arts and dining scene.

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.