Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Jacksonville, NC

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

NC | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Expected 40 hours/week | Minimum 12 weeks, starting August/September

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Design functional treatment programs focused on progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay and facilitating effective return to community activities
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients; ensure care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations as assigned
• Adhere to discipline-specific state practice acts and regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill all state-mandated continuing education requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in good standing, valid in the state of North Carolina
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills with the ability to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals for an outpatient population
• Proficiency in medical record documentation in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Commitment to patient and employee safety standards, including safe patient handling and infection control practices

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Experience supervising or mentoring PT students in a clinical environment
• Active involvement in professional development activities, continuing education, or professional organizations

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured outpatient environment with a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule
• Opportunity to contribute to a patient-centered team that emphasizes quality care, professional growth, and a collaborative workplace culture