Physical Therapist
Location: Asheville, NC
Profession: Therapist
Posted: 8/6/2026
Salary: $1764.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Days
Job Details
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
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