What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist position at Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC?
Company Description Shore to Summit Travel Therapy LLC is a therapist-run allied healthcare travel therapy company that focuses on a therapy-centered recruitment model. Because the company is led by actively practicing travel therapists, it offers a deep understanding of clinical practice and travel demands. Shore to Summit is committed to supporting travelers through mentorship, professional guidance, and collaborative partnership. The organization prioritizes individualized support to help each therapist find assignments that align with their skills, goals, and preferred practice settings.
Role Description The Travel Physical Therapist is contracted, for 13 to 26 weeks (or more) based on need. This position involves providing direct patient care, including evaluating functional limitations, developing individualized treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based physical therapy interventions. Day-to-day responsibilities include documenting patient progress, collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and educating patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and injury prevention. The therapist will support rehabilitation across various settings, adapt treatments to diverse patient needs, and maintain high standards of clinical practice and professionalism throughout the assignment.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong skills in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
- Candidates should possess solid Patient Care skills, with a focus on safety, functional outcomes, and clear patient and caregiver education.
- Candidates should possess relevant Medicine knowledge to understand diagnoses, comorbidities, and interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Candidates should possess Home Care skills, including development of effective home exercise programs and carryover strategies.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state they will be working in or eligibility to obtain licensure, is required.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program is preferred.
- Prior clinical experience in orthopedic, neurologic, or general rehabilitation settings is beneficial.
- Strong communication, time management, and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary team.