Description

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Long Term Acute Care Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Bowling Green, KY at a Long Term Acute Care Hospital where you will support patients recovering from complex illness and neurological conditions. This role emphasizes patient and employee safety, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based care in an outpatient neuro-focused rehab setting within an inpatient facility. You will complete comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, document care according to regulatory and facility standards, and participate in discharge planning and family education.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Kentucky Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in an outpatient neurological or inpatient rehab setting is required or completion of a clinical rotation in outpatient neuro preferred.
• Ability to complete timely, accurate documentation including evaluations, goals, progress notes, letters of medical necessity, discharge summaries, and charge entry per facility and payer requirements.
• Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling procedures.
• Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an outpatient neuro setting preferred.
• Experience with equipment trialing, adaptive/assistive device recommendations, and family/caregiver training preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift Pattern: Day (5x8)

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

We value your commitment to impacting others. Benefits available to travelers typically include medical benefits, 401k options, housing support, travel and license reimbursement, referral programs, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

This role contributes to patient-centered recovery in a long term acute care environment by delivering skilled physical therapy focused on functional progress and discharge planning. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, manage individual and group treatment sessions, and support performance improvement initiatives that enhance quality and safety.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green offers a mix of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within a short drive. The National Corvette Museum and Historic RailPark & Train Museum are local landmarks less than 10 minutes from downtown, and Lost River Cave is a central outdoor attraction with guided cave tours and a 3.5-mile trail system. The city provides regional access to Mammoth Cave National Park approximately 45 minutes away and is within a 1.5–2 hour drive of Louisville and Nashville for additional cultural and entertainment options. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with community parks, local dining, and regular community events.

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. Diversity and inclusion are valued.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #447022. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.