Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Traveling Physical Therapist OpportunityLooking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details. Minimum RequirementsBachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Active Indiana Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Experience performing comprehensive PT evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting per hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing patient and family education, including home exercise programs and discharge planning. Experience with safe patient handling and materials handling protocols in an acute care or hospital environment. Ability to complete timely medical record documentation including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, discharge summaries, and charge entry. Maintain professional licensure in good standing and complete state mandated continuing education requirements. Preferred: Experience supervising or mentoring students or less-experienced clinicians. Assignment DetailsFacility Type: Hospital Shift: Day (5x8) Duration: 13 Week assignment Positions Available: 1 Role: Physical Therapist responsible for evaluation, plan of care, treatment, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and patient/family education. Location HighlightsPortage, IN offers convenient access to regional recreation and urban amenities. The city is within a short drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan beaches, approximately 1520 minutes to shoreline access and hiking areas. Portage is a suburban community with nearby access to downtown Chicago via I-94 and commuter rail options, offering a balance of quiet residential neighborhoods and fast-paced urban excursions. Visitors and residents can enjoy local parks, boating on the lakeshore, and dining options in the Portage and nearby Chesterton and Valparaiso areas, all within 2040 minutes of the city, supporting both outdoor and cultural lifestyles. Benefits Designed for TravelersWe value your responsiveness and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching plan, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. EEO StatementAll 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 associates.