About Traveling Physical Therapists

A traveling physical therapist can visit patients in their home.

Traveling physical therapists are responsible for traveling to patients' homes to provide services. They usually perform the same job duties as a physical therapist in a clinic, hospital or rehabilitation center.

Responsiblities and Travel

Traveling physical therapists have the responsibility of obtaining patients' informed consent for therapy; performing and documenting an initial exam; recording the prognosis, treatment, response and progress; and administering medications and treatments. They travel to a preferred location of the country to work. The average assignment for a traveling physical therapist lasts about 13 weeks. After that time, the physical therapist can choose to stay in the location or travel to a new destination.

Working Conditions

Traveling physical therapists can choose to travel across the country or within the city where they live. Traveling physical therapists can also work in schools and long-term-care facilities.

Salary

Traveling physical therapists average between $70,000 and $85,000 a year, according to Physical Therapy Jobs, as of August 2010.

References

• Onward Health Care: Travel Physical Therapy Jobs
• Physical Therapy Jobs: Travel Physical Therapy Job Opportunities
• My Plan: Physical Therapists Job Description