Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Join our travel Physical Therapist team in Montgomery, AL.

Provide acute care rehabilitation in a busy hospital setting. You will evaluate and treat patients across trauma, orthopedics, neurology, cardiac, post-operative, ICU, ED, and MedSurg populations. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and adaptability to varied patient needs. A structured orientation and unit support will be provided to facilitate integration into the team. Please review the minimum qualifications and assignment details below before applying.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Alabama Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
MSPT or DPT required.
Acute care experience preferred. Candidates without acute care experience will be considered if willing to be trained and coached.
Ability to manage high-volume caseloads (typical patient ratios noted as 10–12 per therapist and 15 units per day).
Comfort working with trauma, ortho, neuro, cardiac, post-op, ICU, ED, and MedSurg patients.
Adaptable, coachable, and team-oriented mindset as required by the client.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cerner/PowerChart EMR.
Experience working in Level II Trauma Center or similar high-acuity hospital settings.
Previous travel therapy experience is preferred but not required.

Assignment Details

Standard hours per week: 40.
Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift.
Weekend rotation: approximately once per month.
Orientation: 3 days in department. Additional 1:1 support with a Rehab Aide during initial weeks.
Floating: Caseload may include any area within the hospital including trauma, orthopedics, neuro, MedSurg, ICU, and ED.
Holiday expectations: May be asked to assist with coverage for major or minor holidays per policy.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
Paid housing options may be available.
Travel and license reimbursement.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Referral bonus opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

Work in a 492-bed hospital with Level II Trauma Center designation, Level III NICU, and Primary Stroke Center capabilities. Your role will support acute and high-acuity patient populations and contribute to efficient throughput by performing initial evaluations and timely interventions across units. Effective teamwork with CNAs, reception/HUC, charge nurses, and other support staff is expected to optimize patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Montgomery, AL offers historical and cultural attractions within short driving distances.

Visit the Rosa Parks Museum and the Civil Rights Memorial in downtown Montgomery, both within the city center and walking or short drive distances from major hospitals. Outdoor recreation options include Riverfront Park along the Alabama River and the Blount Cultural Park, each providing green space and community events within 10–15 minutes by car. Montgomery is approximately a 2-hour drive to Gulf Coast beaches and about 90 minutes from the Talladega National Forest for hiking and outdoor activities, offering a mix of urban cultural amenities and accessible natural recreation for varied lifestyle preferences.

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.