Travel Physical Therapist Job
Starkville, MS
Contracted
Powerback - Contract Starkville Manor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel Physical Therapist in Starkville, Mississippi, with a start date of 03/09/2026. In this specialized role, you will blend clinical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care to help individuals regain movement, function, and independence. You’ll assess barriers to mobility, design and implement evidence-based treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercise and modalities, and coach patients and families through the rehab process. Your impact will extend beyond the therapy room as you collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to optimize outcomes. This is more than a contract; it’s an opportunity to shape recovery stories across settings while growing as a clinician, mentor, and leader. And while you focus on clinical excellence, Mississippi’s beauty accompanies your daily work. The state offers lush landscapes, river trails, hardwood forests, and welcoming communities that reflect the warmth of Southern hospitality—plus the vibrant college-town energy of Starkville, home to Mississippi State University. The Natchez Trace region and surrounding countryside invite weekends of exploration, fresh air, and meaningful downtime, enriching both your professional and personal life.
Location Benefits: Starkville provides a supportive, tight-knit community with access to high-quality rehabilitation services and interdisciplinary collaboration. Working here means you’ll thrive in a setting that values patient outcomes, professional development, and work–life balance. The city’s facilities emphasize integrated care, allowing you to apply your skills across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty rehab programs while enjoying the advantages of a manageable cost of living,access to parks and cultural events, and a welcoming network of healthcare professionals. The role also offers the possibility, should you choose, to practice in multiple locations across the United States through our nationwide travel programs, broadening your clinical exposure—from acute care floors to long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community-based wellness initiatives. Across sites, you’ll receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing mentorship, and the security of guaranteed hours, ensuring you can plan your weeks with confidence while delivering exceptional care.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Physical Therapist in this assignment, you will perform thorough patient evaluations, establish individualized goals, and develop step-by-step treatment plans designed to restore mobility and functional independence. You’ll guide therapeutic exercise progression, gait and balance training, manual therapy, and modalities appropriate to each patient’s needs, while documenting progress and adjusting plans in collaboration with the care team. You’ll educate patients and families on home programs, energy conservation, and injury prevention, and you’ll contribute to program development by sharing insights from diverse clinical experiences. The position offers strong opportunities for professional growth within the physical therapy specialty—advancing clinical skills, expanding expertise in neuromuscular rehabilitation, orthopedics, pediatrics, or geriatrics, and preparing you for leadership roles in future assignments. You’ll be supported by a robust benefits package that includes a competitive weekly pay range of $2,367 to $2,518, with guaranteed 35 hours per week, providing financial predictability and stability across a contract measured in weeks, with extensions available. In addition, you’ll have access to a competitive bonus program, housing assistance to ease relocation, and the potential for contract extensions to continue your journey with our team. Our travel program is built around your success and well-being, with 24/7 support available as you move between assignments; a dedicated housing and logistics team helps arrange comfortable accommodations and streamlined travel, so you can focus on patient care. You’ll also enjoy continuous access to clinical resources, evidence-based practice guidelines, and opportunities to participate in continuing education credits and specialty certifications through partner programs. The comprehensive support framework is designed to empower you to perform at your best, wherever your assignments take you, while maintaining the quality of life you value.
Company Values: Our organization is rooted in empowering staff to grow within a supportive, collaborative culture. We are committed to your professional development, offering pathways to advancement, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and a work environment that honors open communication, respect, and teamwork. We believe in recognizing talent, rewarding dedication, and investing in the well-being of our clinicians so you can deliver compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll join a team that treats every patient as a whole person and every clinician as a valued contributor to a larger mission: elevating rehab outcomes, expanding access to therapy, and building resilient communities.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact while exploring new places and advancing your career, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that values your contributions, supports your growth, and stands with you every step of the way—from Starkville to sites across the country. Start a journey where your clinical excellence meets lasting patient impact, supported by a network that cares about your success as much as the families you assist. Your next chapter in rehabilitation awaits.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Location Benefits: Starkville provides a supportive, tight-knit community with access to high-quality rehabilitation services and interdisciplinary collaboration. Working here means you’ll thrive in a setting that values patient outcomes, professional development, and work–life balance. The city’s facilities emphasize integrated care, allowing you to apply your skills across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty rehab programs while enjoying the advantages of a manageable cost of living,access to parks and cultural events, and a welcoming network of healthcare professionals. The role also offers the possibility, should you choose, to practice in multiple locations across the United States through our nationwide travel programs, broadening your clinical exposure—from acute care floors to long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community-based wellness initiatives. Across sites, you’ll receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing mentorship, and the security of guaranteed hours, ensuring you can plan your weeks with confidence while delivering exceptional care.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Physical Therapist in this assignment, you will perform thorough patient evaluations, establish individualized goals, and develop step-by-step treatment plans designed to restore mobility and functional independence. You’ll guide therapeutic exercise progression, gait and balance training, manual therapy, and modalities appropriate to each patient’s needs, while documenting progress and adjusting plans in collaboration with the care team. You’ll educate patients and families on home programs, energy conservation, and injury prevention, and you’ll contribute to program development by sharing insights from diverse clinical experiences. The position offers strong opportunities for professional growth within the physical therapy specialty—advancing clinical skills, expanding expertise in neuromuscular rehabilitation, orthopedics, pediatrics, or geriatrics, and preparing you for leadership roles in future assignments. You’ll be supported by a robust benefits package that includes a competitive weekly pay range of $2,367 to $2,518, with guaranteed 35 hours per week, providing financial predictability and stability across a contract measured in weeks, with extensions available. In addition, you’ll have access to a competitive bonus program, housing assistance to ease relocation, and the potential for contract extensions to continue your journey with our team. Our travel program is built around your success and well-being, with 24/7 support available as you move between assignments; a dedicated housing and logistics team helps arrange comfortable accommodations and streamlined travel, so you can focus on patient care. You’ll also enjoy continuous access to clinical resources, evidence-based practice guidelines, and opportunities to participate in continuing education credits and specialty certifications through partner programs. The comprehensive support framework is designed to empower you to perform at your best, wherever your assignments take you, while maintaining the quality of life you value.
Company Values: Our organization is rooted in empowering staff to grow within a supportive, collaborative culture. We are committed to your professional development, offering pathways to advancement, mentorship from experienced clinicians, and a work environment that honors open communication, respect, and teamwork. We believe in recognizing talent, rewarding dedication, and investing in the well-being of our clinicians so you can deliver compassionate, high-quality care. You’ll join a team that treats every patient as a whole person and every clinician as a valued contributor to a larger mission: elevating rehab outcomes, expanding access to therapy, and building resilient communities.
Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated Physical Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact while exploring new places and advancing your career, this is your moment. Apply now to join a company that values your contributions, supports your growth, and stands with you every step of the way—from Starkville to sites across the country. Start a journey where your clinical excellence meets lasting patient impact, supported by a network that cares about your success as much as the families you assist. Your next chapter in rehabilitation awaits.
Note: Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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