Travel Physical Therapist Job in Highlands, NC | Days (5x8)

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Highlands, NC
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Physical Therapy in Highlands, NC
Weekly Pay
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$2,364
Specialty
Physical Therapy
Travel · Allied
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
09/14
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This travel Physical Therapist job in Highlands, NC with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. This role pays $2,364 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

In this travel Physical Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapist job in Highlands, NC and other assignments available nationwide. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
  • Location: Highlands, NC 28741
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (5x8)
  • EMR System: Meditech

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
  • Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
  • Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
  • Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Physical Therapy Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by North Carolina and national regulatory bodies.

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What settings are available for travel PT assignments?

Travel PT assignments can include acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, home health, and schools.

The day-to-day work varies by setting, from mobility and discharge planning in hospitals to outpatient treatment plans, home-based visits, or school-based services. A recruiter can confirm the setting and caseload for this position.

Is Highlands a good location for travel Physical Therapy jobs?
Yes. Highlands is often a strong market for travel Physical Therapy jobs due to consistent healthcare demand, a mix of hospital and outpatient settings, and competitive weekly pay packages. Many travelers choose Highlands for its balance of career growth and lifestyle perks.
Where can I find other travel Physical Therapy jobs near Highlands, North Carolina?

Explore the similar jobs section to compare additional travel Physical Therapy assignments. Travel jobs are sorted by distance from Highlands, making it easy to view other nearby available opportunities.

You can submit an “I’m Interested” request for each job that matches your preferences. Expressing interest in multiple jobs can give you more options.

How quickly do travel Physical Therapy jobs fill in Highlands, North Carolina?
Travel Physical Therapy jobs in Highlands can be competitive, especially in high-demand specialties or desirable locations. Openings often move quickly once candidates are submitted, so having your profile ready and applying when you see a strong match can improve your chances of landing the assignment you want.
How many years of experience are required for travel Physical Therapy jobs?
In most cases, travel Physical Therapy roles require two or more years of recent specialty experience. Exact expectations may vary by facility, but meeting that benchmark opens the door to a wide range of assignments. At Advantis Medical, your recruiter works with you to find opportunities that align with your background, comfort level, and career goals.
Does North Carolina participate in the PT Compact for this travel contract?
Yes—North Carolina is a full PT Compact member. North Carolina requires its jurisprudence exercise within 30 days after the initial privilege and each renewal. Therapists pursuing full licensure complete fingerprint-based background checks plus license and examination verifications. Visit the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for current requirements and application steps.
What kind of therapy assignment is Highlands-Cashiers Hospital in the North Carolina mountains?
A small critical access hospital serving Macon and Jackson counties, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital offers therapy across acute care, outpatient rehab, and its attached 80-bed Eckerd Living Center skilled nursing facility, so therapists may move between acute, outpatient, and skilled-nursing patients depending on the assignment.
Which settings and patients will travel therapists see at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital?
The Eckerd Living Center delivers PT, OT, and speech therapy for short- and long-term rehabilitation, alongside acute inpatient and rehabilitative care in the hospital.
What outpatient and specialty therapy does Highlands-Cashiers offer?
Outpatient rehab spans OT — custom splinting, adaptive equipment, caregiver training — plus PT and limited speech therapy, with AACVPR-certified cardiac rehabilitation.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Highlands, NC

On the Highlands–Cashiers plateau within Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC runs along the US-64 mountain corridor with a walkable Main Street. Openings for travel RN jobs tend to center on community roles that serve forest and resort communities. Demand for travel jobs aligns with routes connecting lodgings, shops, and trailheads close to town. Assignments draw travelers to Franklin, Cashiers, and Sylva. In North Carolina, forest access and a defined highway spine make it easier to pair housing with shift sites while planning waterfall stops and quick overlook visits between contract days.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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