Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll 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.
- Active Oklahoma state license required prior to the start of assignment. Compact license is not acceptable.
- At least 1 year of Physical Therapist clinical experience is required. New graduates are acceptable only if they have completed a Level II clinical experience rather than solely Level I observation.
- Experience in long term care (LTC) or skilled nursing/rehab settings is required.
- BLS certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
- Ability to perform standardized assessments, wound care, therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, ambulation training, use of assistive devices, and document treatment minutes per regulatory requirements.
- Ability to supervise PT assistants, rehabilitation aides, or students as needed.
- Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and professional ethics.
- Preferred: prior experience with electronic clinical documentation systems.
Assignment Details
- Primary Specialty: Physical Therapist
- City: Purcell, OK
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Shift: Days
- Shift Details: 8-hour days, 35 GWW (5x8)
- Assignment Duration: 13-week travel assignment
- Weekend Requirement: None
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and professionalism. Eligible travelers receive a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Position Overview
Provide comprehensive physical therapy services for residents in a skilled nursing environment. Responsibilities include screening, evaluation, developing and implementing plans of care, delivering interventions such as manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, modalities, ambulation training, and wound care, and documenting outcomes in the clinical record. Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, participate in care planning and facility meetings, and provide discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity 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 are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Location Highlights
Purcell, Oklahoma sits near the South Canadian River and is located approximately 25 miles south of Oklahoma City and 8 miles from Pauls Valley. The area offers access to Lake Thunderbird for boating and fishing within a 30- to 40-minute drive, and the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is about a one-hour drive for hiking and scenic springs. Purcell provides a small-town lifestyle with local parks, historic downtown architecture, and a short commute to larger urban amenities in Oklahoma City for dining and cultural events.
