Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Forrest City, AR 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 Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Arkansas Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. Candidates licensed in additional states are welcomed; clinician must meet state licensure requirements for any state where services are provided.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid drivers license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle for patient visits.
• Experience in home health settings preferred. Clinicians must be able to evaluate functional status, develop and implement home health plans of care, and document per CMS and agency requirements.
• Schedule flexibility required, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays.
• Ability to complete documentation and progress notes per agency policy and timelines.
• Supervisory experience of PTAs or home health aides preferred, if allowed by state regulation.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Home Health.
• Position type: Travel Physical Therapist, full time.
• Clinician responsibilities include in-home patient evaluations, development of PT plan of care, treatment interventions, progress documentation, and discharge summaries per agency policy.
• Must visit patients across the agency service area and may be required to provide coverage for nearby agency locations as needed.
• Schedule requires flexibility to meet patient needs, including weekend rotation and observed holiday availability.

Location Highlights

Forrest City, AR offers easy access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within short drives. St. Francis National Forest and Cache River National Wildlife Refuge are within roughly 30 to 60 minutes, providing birding, canoeing, and hiking opportunities. Forrest City is approximately 45 minutes from the Arkansas Delta town of Helena-West Helena and about 90 minutes from Little Rock, offering urban amenities, museums, and regional dining. The area suits clinicians who prefer a quiet, small-town lifestyle with nearby outdoor and cultural options and manageable commutes to larger cities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching plan, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit eligibility and start dates will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT role to gain clinical variety and schedule flexibility while supporting homebound patients. Recruiter support is available to assist with licensure and logistics.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All 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 of our associates.