Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Job Description

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Etters, PA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new outpatient setting. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.


Minimum Requirements

  • Doctoral, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
  • Active Pennsylvania Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
  • Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred. New graduates and first-time travelers will be considered.
  • Ability to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and seeing 12–14 patients per day; follow-up double-booking expected.
  • Availability for up to 40 hours per week with a 36-hour guarantee; overtime must be approved by the director prior to working OT.
  • Willingness to float to other clinics within the client network as needed.


Assignment Details

  • Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
  • Shift Name: Days.
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week with expectation to work up to 40 hours.
  • Productivity Expectation: Approximately 60 visits per week; 12–14 patients per day; double-booking of follow-up visits expected.
  • Overtime: OT must be approved by the director before hours are worked.
  • Candidate Considerations: Local candidates within 50 miles will be considered at local rate. New graduates and first-time travelers may be accepted.


Location Highlights


Etters, PA offers a suburban setting with convenient access to outdoor and cultural attractions. The town is within a 20–30 minute drive of downtown Harrisburg, providing access to the Susquehanna River waterfront and the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The area is approximately 1 hour from Hershey, PA, home to Hersheypark and the Hershey Gardens. Recreation options include easy drives to Two State Parks: Codorus State Park and Gifford Pinchot State Park, both within 30–40 minutes, offering boating, hiking, and mountain biking. Commuting is convenient via nearby US-15 and I-83 corridors, supporting an urban-adjacent, suburban lifestyle with quick access to regional cultural venues, dining, and outdoor activities.


EEO Statement

The employer is 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.