Travel Physical Therapist in Highlands, North Carolina

$2041/wk gross · Acute Care · 13 weeks
Pays 3% above average for the area

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Treat a diverse caseload of orthopedic, post-surgical, and neurological patients across all age groups. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver individualized rehabilitation plans.
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Housing

  • Average Rent $2125/mo
  • Rentals Available Less than 10 on average
  • Pet Friendly 75% of rentals

Licensure

  • Estimated Timeline 2-4 weeks
  • Application Fee $195
  • Compact State Yes

Insurance

  • Coverage Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Starts after day 1 of assignment
  • Costs Starting at $60/wk

Job Details

  • Weekly Gross $2041/wk
  • Setting Acute Care
  • Start Date 12/21/25
  • Posted Date 30+ days ago
  • Last Updated Today
  • Length 13 weeks
  • Shift Day (5/8hr)
  • Reimbursements Travel, Licensure, CEU

About Highlands

Highlands is a compact, upscale mountain town on a cool Nantahala plateau with a walkable Main Street of galleries, farm-to-table restaurants and easy access to waterfalls and hikes like Dry Falls—ideal for multi‑week stays that balance outdoor adventure with a pleasant social scene. If you want occasional bigger-city options, Asheville (about 70 miles) and Greenville, SC (about 70 miles) are within roughly a day‑trip for expanded dining, nightlife and regional airports so you won’t feel isolated on longer contracts.

About Highlands NC

Highlands is a compact, upscale mountain town on a cool Nantahala plateau with a walkable Main Street of galleries, farm-to-table restaurants and easy access to waterfalls and hikes like Dry Falls—ideal for multi‑week stays that balance outdoor adventure with a pleasant social scene. If you want occasional bigger-city options, Asheville (about 70 miles) and Greenville, SC (about 70 miles) are within roughly a day‑trip for expanded dining, nightlife and regional airports so you won’t feel isolated on longer contracts.

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