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Outpatient Travel Physical Therapist
Company : Select Medical
Location : Kennett Square, PA, 19348-2775
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
NOVACARE REHABILITATION
Internal Physical Therapist Travel Program
Outpatient Division
City/State: Kennet Square, PA
Additional opening in: Oxford, PA
Specialties: Outpatient Orthopedics, Cupping, Orthotics, Oncology, Sports, Industrial, Fire and First Responder Services, and more!
Salary: $84,900
Bonus: Up to $45,000 bonuses plus indefinite student loan help
Compensation is the starting at rate and based on experience
Job Description:
We proudly lead the way as the foremost provider of outpatient physical rehabilitation services nationwide, and we're excited to introduce you to our Travel Physical Therapy Program. With over 1,900 centers spanning 40 states, we are deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Our mission is simple: we help patients rediscover their lives.
Travel Program:
Our Travel Physical Therapy Program offers a journey that combines career advancement, personal growth, and exploration. This program empowers physical therapists to provide top-tier clinical care across diverse communities while opening doors to numerous professional development opportunities and adventures along the way.
Benefits:
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/Rx, vision and dental plan
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans, as well as Life and Disability protection
- Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
- Elevate Your Skills: Full access to our unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications, journal clubs, and specialized training.
- Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
- Go Anywhere with Us: Choose from our list of travel program locations for your next six-month assignment.
Key Features:
- Travel to diverse communities and regions, expanding your horizons and embracing adventure.
- Work in different regions, contributing to your expertise as a physical therapist while leaving a lasting impact.
- Take charge of your career development through mentorship, specialized training, and exposure to various clinical settings.
Two-Year Commitment:
Make a lasting impact by committing to a two-year journey that includes completing four six-month assignments. This ensures ample time to fully immerse yourself in each community, learn from various clinical settings, and achieve mutual growth and success in partnership with us.
Shanel Green
Talent Acquisition Manager Outpatient Division
NovaCare Rehabilitation
610-223-5944 Cell
ssgreen@selectmedical.com
Responsibilities
- Understand appropriate state practice acts and adhere to the laws which govern how physical therapists may practice and whom physical therapists may supervise.
- Complete and maintain all corporate & clinical services required training and maintain compliance with state/local/federal regulations.
- Evaluate, treat, and direct treatment for patients for whom physical therapy is medically necessary and document this need clearly.
- A change in location will occur every 6 months in accordance with the Outpatient Travel PT Program.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- May be required to float between clinics as a part of your Outpatient Travel PT Program rotation.
- Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, and third-party payors at all times.
- Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by the center manager.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited PT school
- Valid State Physical Therapist License
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required
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Frequently asked questions
In Kennett Square, PA, holding CPR certification and a valid state physical therapist license are essential. Additional certifications in orthopedics or oncology can boost your profile, given the area's demand for specialized outpatient physical therapy services within travel programs like Select Medical's.
Constant relocation demands adaptability to diverse clinic cultures and patient populations. You must quickly familiarize yourself with varying outpatient orthopedic protocols and maintain consistent communication with multidisciplinary teams, which enriches your clinical expertise but requires resilience and flexibility.
Select Medical offers structured mentorship and orientation programs tailored for their travel physical therapists. These resources ensure smooth transitions by providing clinical guidance, access to continuing education, and support networks, facilitating professional growth across different outpatient locations.
Starting around $84,900 with potential bonuses up to $45,000, Kennett Square offers competitive compensation for outpatient travel PTs. This aligns well with Pennsylvania's regional averages but is enhanced by Select Medical’s student loan assistance and benefits, making it attractive versus larger metro areas.
Daily responsibilities include evaluating patients, designing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians and families. Each six-month assignment brings exposure to varied clinical settings, requiring adaptability while delivering high-quality outpatient orthopedic and specialty care.
Select Medical fosters a dynamic environment emphasizing mobility, professional growth, and community engagement. Travel PTs experience diverse patient demographics and clinical challenges, supported by a strong mentorship system and comprehensive benefits, contrasting with more routine outpatient clinic positions.
Kennett Square offers manageable commute options within Chester County, with several outpatient clinics nearby. The travel PT role’s rotational nature means varied locations, but local assignments benefit from lower traffic congestion and a growing demand for outpatient therapy professionals.
Select Medical’s travel program promotes career elevation through paid certifications, journal clubs, and diverse clinical exposure. After completing assignments, therapists often advance into leadership roles or specialized outpatient services, leveraging broad experience gained across multiple states.
Assignments often focus on outpatient orthopedics, oncology, sports rehabilitation, industrial therapy, and specialized services like cupping and orthotics. This diversity allows travel PTs to develop versatile skills tailored to community needs and varying patient conditions.
Select Medical offers bonuses up to $45,000 alongside a competitive base salary, rewarding commitment and performance within their travel PT program. Combined with student loan assistance and benefits, this structure encourages therapists to engage fully in their two-year multi-assignment journey.