Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist position in a correctional setting in Mount Olive, North Carolina. This travel - temporary assignment starts 06/01/2026 and runs for 13 contract weeks. The role offers a weekly pay range of $2,401 to $2,572 with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift is 5x8 days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,401–$2,572 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours/week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Work setting: correctional environment

Responsibilities
- Conduct physical therapy evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients in a correctional setting.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including gait training, therapeutic exercise, range of motion, strengthening, balance, and functional mobility activities.
- Monitor patient progress, reassess and adjust treatment plans, document outcomes in medical records, and communicate with supervising physical therapist.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, discharge planning, and safety considerations.
- Ensure patient safety and privacy, maintain infection control standards, and adhere to facility policies and documentation requirements.

Requirements
- Ability to work in a correctional setting; professional conduct and effective communication with patients and staff.
- Eligibility for a travel physical therapy assignment.
- Strong documentation and teamwork skills; ability to manage a caseload and prioritize tasks.
- Licensure to practice physical therapy (details to be verified during the hiring process).
- Willingness to complete facility-required screenings and clearances as part of the assignment.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing travel and scheduling support
- Pay processing assistance and direct deposit options

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a perfect match, explore other physical therapy openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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