Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join 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 we will connect you with a recruiter who 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 Maine Physical Therapist license is required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient physical therapy experience preferred, including evaluations and 45-minute treatment sessions.
• Experience managing a caseload of approximately 10 patients per day preferred.
• Documentation competency, including completing documentation and billing on the day services are delivered and discharge documentation within 24 hours, preferred.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with outpatient rehabilitation teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital outpatient clinic.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 0800-1630.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.
• Caseload: Approximately 10 patients per day.
• Treatment model: 45-minute evaluations and treatment sessions with 30 minutes scheduled documentation time built into the day.
• This is a summer coverage temporary assignment. Vacation requests during the week of July 4th cannot be approved.

Location Highlights.

Discover Damariscotta, ME, combining coastal charm with outdoor access and local culture. The town sits on the Damariscotta River and is within 10–20 miles of several coastal islands and waterfronts, offering boating and lobster-picking opportunities in a coastal lifestyle. Damariscotta is about 20 miles from Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and seaside parks, and roughly 35 miles from Acadia National Park for day trips and hiking. The area features historic downtown streets with local galleries and the Jane Pickens Theater, a short drive to independent restaurants and farmers markets, suitable for clinicians seeking a quiet coastal or small-town experience with outdoor recreation and cultural options. Transit options include regional highways connecting to larger hubs such as Portland, approximately 50 miles southwest, offering airport access and urban amenities within a reasonable drive.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits available through the staffing program include comprehensive medical benefits, 401k matching, recruiter support 24/7, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit eligibility and start dates will be provided by the recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to provide focused outpatient care while experiencing Maine’s coastal communities. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will provide details about contract options and next steps.

EEO Statement

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.