Physical Therapist

Location: Richmond, VA
Profession: Therapist

Posted: 9/23/2026
Salary: $1764/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days

Job Details

Job Title

Travel Physical Therapist

Location

Richmond, VA | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services on a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
  • Treat patients across a variety of diagnoses including neurological, orthopedic, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and spinal cord injury (SCI)
  • Utilize modalities including electrical stimulation (e-stim), Bioness equipment, and functional electrical stimulation (FES)
  • Complete documentation using Meditech Magic/Expanse electronic health record system
  • Participate in Care Tool assessments as required for inpatient rehabilitation settings
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary medical and therapy team to support patient recovery and mobility goals

Required Qualifications

  • Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in Virginia or eligibility to obtain
  • CPR/BLS certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience
  • Inpatient rehabilitation experience with Care Tool training is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience with neuro, ortho, TBI, and SCI patient populations
  • Familiarity with Meditech Magic or Meditech Expanse documentation platforms
  • Experience with therapeutic modalities including e-stim, FES, and Bioness equipment
  • Prior travel therapy experience in an inpatient rehab setting

Why Join Us

  • Work within a stroke-certified, UDS quality-recognized rehabilitation unit supported by a collaborative therapy team, interactive medical staff, and dedicated administrative leadership
  • Access to advanced patient mobility equipment including portable and in-room lifts, Bioness devices, and FES technology in a team-oriented environment

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