Outpatient | Physical Therapist

Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract in Kinston, North Carolina

Join our healthcare team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Kinston, NC, providing one-on-one outpatient rehabilitation for diverse patients in a patient-focused clinic. This on-site physical therapy job offers the opportunity to treat adolescents, infants, adults, pediatric, and geriatric patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

Located in eastern North Carolina, Kinston offers a welcoming community, historic downtown, access to the Neuse River, and a relaxed lifestyle with convenient access to the region’s outdoor recreation and coastal destinations.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,220–$2,380
• Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Setting: On-site outpatient clinic
• Location: Kinston, North Carolina
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call and Weekends: None required
• Patient Ratio: Primarily 1:1 treatment; double-booking is very rare
• Charting: Electronic documentation experience preferred

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of physical therapy experience, including outpatient physical therapy experience
• Previous travel physical therapist assignment experience required
• Active North Carolina Physical Therapy license required at the time of submission
• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Strong physical therapy assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and patient education skills
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, developmental, pediatric, adult, and geriatric conditions is valued
• Ability to provide safe mobility training and use appropriate assistive devices and equipment
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and rehabilitation team members
• Travelers must be eligible for assignment placement; local travelers within 50 miles are not accepted

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop individualized plans of care with measurable short- and long-term goals
• Provide skilled outpatient physical therapy treatment for orthopedic, neurological, developmental, and mobility-related conditions
• Use therapeutic exercise, gait training, manual techniques, modalities, mobility equipment, and other evidence-based interventions as appropriate
• Monitor patient response, adjust treatment plans, and document evaluations, progress, prognosis, and discharge recommendations
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety, mobility, injury prevention, and continued care
• Identify environmental barriers and recommend appropriate modifications to support functional independence
• Coordinate care with physicians, physical therapist assistants, students, and other members of the rehabilitation team
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and clinical education to team members and learners as assigned
• Maintain professional competency, participate in quality improvement activities, and follow current best practices in physical therapy

Apply now for this outpatient Physical Therapist travel contract in Kinston, North Carolina, and make a meaningful impact through patient-centered rehabilitation care.

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.