Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel Physical Therapist role in Virginia Beach, VA providing home health services 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 Virginia Physical Therapy license required prior to starting the assignment. Candidates licensed in other states must obtain VA licensure before start.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable vehicle for patient visits.
• Experience in home health settings preferred. Candidates with prior home health documentation experience, CMS-focused documentation, and in-home evaluation skills are preferred.
• Ability to complete evaluations, develop and document plans of care, and submit progress notes per agency policy within required timeframes.
• Willingness to participate in weekend rotation and be available on observed holidays as needed.
• Supervision experience for PTAs or Home Health Aides preferred, if allowed by state regulation.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Other.
• Schedule requires schedule flexibility to meet patient needs, including participation in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays.
• Role requires travel within the agency’s service area and may include visits to nearby partner agencies as needed. Candidate must use personal vehicle for patient visits.

Location Highlights

Virginia Beach offers coastal and urban recreation within easy reach of regional attractions. The Atlantic Ocean waterfront and the Virginia Beach Boardwalk sit along more than 3 miles of beachfront, with the Cape Henry Lighthouse and First Landing State Park located within a 10- to 15-minute drive. The city is approximately 20 miles from Norfolk’s downtown and the Hampton Roads Harbor, providing access to the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Norfolk Botanical Garden within a 20–30 minute commute. Outdoor options include fishing at Rudee Inlet and hiking or birdwatching at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge about a 30-minute drive, suitable for clinicians seeking coastal and suburban lifestyle opportunities. Transit options include Norfolk-Virginia Beach roads and nearby Amtrak service in Norfolk, with Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and Norfolk International Airport reachable within 30–45 minutes by car for regional travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Travel clinician benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement where applicable. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a travel PT role focused on assessment, individualized treatment planning, and documentation aligned with CMS and state requirements. The position involves interdisciplinary coordination, patient and caregiver education, and ongoing professional development to maintain state licensure and current standards of care.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all clinicians.