Travel Physical Therapist Job

Overview
Physical Therapist travel assignment in Lewiston, Maine. This orthopedic-focused role provides comprehensive PT services to patients referred by a physician or other qualified provider. Start date: 04/27/2026 for a 13-week temporary assignment with a rotating shift in a hospital-based setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,190 to $2,277, with no guaranteed hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,190 – $2,277 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating
- Start date: 04/27/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based Physical Therapy
- Location: Lewiston, Maine, United States

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations and establish a plan of care with functional short- and long-term goals; select modalities and frequency; adjust as needed to progress toward outcomes.
- Deliver evaluative and therapeutic procedures per physician orders, monitor response, and modify the plan of care as indicated; document progress and outcomes.
- Document all patient interactions in the Electronic Medical Record per department procedures; ensure documentation is clear, accessible to the care team, and uses approved abbreviations.
- Educate patients and caregivers, provide instruction on assistive devices, and document teaching results; prepare patients for discharge planning as appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, Physical Therapist Assistants, and other therapy staff; refer patients to PTAs when appropriate; participate in relevant team meetings.
- Work with orthopedic patients, including those who have had joint replacements; follow interdisciplinary hip/knee replacement program guidelines and provide necessary education; maintain program standards and infection control practices.

Requirements
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Maine.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Minimum English language proficiency to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions.
- Candidate must reside outside of a 50-mile radius of the assignment location.
- Ability to work in a hospital-based, orthopedic-focused PT setting with rotating shifts.

Benefits and Support
- Orientation: Up to 16 hours of orientation (unpaid).
- Contract length: 13 weeks for this travel assignment.
- Assignment support is provided through the staffing organization to help manage credentialing, scheduling, and compliance.
- Standard clinical onboarding and access to department resources to support patient care and education.
- Compliance with licensure, certification, and safety requirements to ensure quality patient care and documentation.

Find more opportunities
If this opening doesn’t fit your needs, you can view additional Physical Therapy travel roles and other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER
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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