Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Asheville, NC

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Location

Asheville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment to inpatient rehabilitation patients including those with TBI, stroke, orthopedic, cardiac, SCI, pulmonary, and debility diagnoses
• Perform therapeutic procedures including e-stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping
• Utilize safe patient handling techniques and specialized equipment such as Sara Steady, Sara Plus, Hoyer lifts, Viking lifts, and sliding boards
• Document clinical care accurately using Meditech and RehabConnect EMR systems
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences, family training sessions, and durable medical equipment recommendations
• Monitor and manage pressure ulcer prevention strategies and implement bowel/bladder and skin integrity protocols

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience
• Current, active PT licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina
• Proficiency in safe patient handling techniques and relevant rehabilitation protocols
• Experience with EMR documentation and regulatory compliance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated critical thinking and time management abilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting
• Familiarity with wheelchair, prosthetics, orthotics, and adaptive equipment training
• Knowledge of autonomic dysreflexia prevention protocols and related complication management
• Experience working within a CARF or specialty-certified rehabilitation environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized rehabilitation unit featuring a variety of advanced therapeutic equipment and a dedicated, non-float assignment tailored to rehab care
• Join an active teaching environment with student rotations and a growing specialty certification program offering professional development opportunities