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Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hospital Contract in Ellsworth, Maine

Join a collaborative hospital-based rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Ellsworth, Maine. This 13-week Physical Therapy travel contract offers supportive orientation, daytime hours, and the opportunity to serve adults and school-aged children in a welcoming rural community.

The caseload includes post-operative, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, and work-related conditions. Make a meaningful impact while providing evidence-based physical therapy in a diverse hospital setting.

Physical Therapist Travel Job Details

• Position: Travel Physical Therapist (PT)
• Location: Ellsworth, Maine
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Physical Therapy department
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Shift: 8-hour daytime shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Preferred five 8-hour shifts per week; four 10-hour shifts may also be considered
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekend and On-Call Requirements: No regular weekend rotation or on-call responsibility
• Documentation System: Cerner PowerChart
• Orientation: Department and unit orientation followed by a supported increase in patient volume
• Dress Code: Solid-color scrubs or business casual attire

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience, including outpatient experience
• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of Maine
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related field; advanced education also accepted
• Experience treating orthopedic, post-spinal surgery, geriatric, neurological balance, and work-related conditions
• Strong knowledge of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
• Ability to educate patients on treatment plans, home exercises, and adaptive equipment such as walkers, canes, and crutches
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and clinical documentation skills

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide evidence-based treatment through therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, functional training, and patient education
• Treat a varied caseload that may include post-operative, orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, pediatric school-aged, and work-injury patients
• Educate patients and caregivers on mobility, safety, home exercise programs, and appropriate use of adaptive equipment
• Document evaluations, progress, treatments, and discharge planning accurately in Cerner PowerChart
• Collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and other members of the care team
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress, functional goals, and clinical findings

About the Ellsworth, Maine Community

Ellsworth is a welcoming coastal Maine community known for its scenic surroundings, outdoor recreation, and relaxed New England atmosphere. Its location provides convenient access to the natural beauty of Downeast Maine while offering a close-knit community setting in which to live and work.

Apply now for this Physical Therapist travel contract and join a supportive rehabilitation team in Ellsworth, Maine.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.