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Travel PT Program

Let the adventure begin!

Athletico’s Travel PT Program allows licensed therapists the freedom and flexibility of working at one of our clinics across the U.S. For new graduates who are looking to explore or seasoned clinicians looking for a change, this is the perfect opportunity to experience new destinations while doing what you love.

Travel PTs in this program are full-time Athletico employees in 13-week rotations with access to benefits, CEUs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Each clinic uses the same EMR system, which helps to ease the transition between traveling assignments, allowing therapists to be as effective as possible on day one.

Program Requirements:

• Active license in the state where you will be working
• Four 13-Week assignments with a one-year commitment*
• Ability to choose from a list of available locations
• Available for internal and external candidates

*New Grads will Receive 26-Week Initial Placement for Optimal Mentorship Experience

Program Perks:

• Generous Above-Market Salary
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Sign on Bonus
• Clinician Incentive Plan
• Mileage and Licensing Reimbursement for Eligible Moves
• Full-time Benefits, including PTO and 401K Retirement Plan – Starting on Day One.
• Industry-leading CEU Program
• Mentorship Program
• Same EMR System throughout Travel Assignments
• Travel Advisor Experts (Who are Physical Therapists) will Meet Consistently with You One-on-One Throughout your Journey



We’re with You Every Step of the Way

Our team of travel PT advisors are physical therapists here to help with any questions, concerns, and ideas arising during your professional experience.

Nancy F, MA, PT

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Co-Lead on Internal Travel Program and Advisor for Travelers

Nancy joined Athletico in 2022 as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with a cooperative lead to develop an Internal Travel Program. She has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, in Leadership, Management, Marketing and Program Development. In her prior role as a National Director, she developed a Nationwide Travel program from the ground floor to a full Travel Program for Health Professionals. Nancy has a passion for people, helping people and developing lasting relationships.

Nancy received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Kansas and her MA in Movement Science in New York at the Teachers College Columbia University.

Amy S, PT

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Co-Lead on Internal Travel Program and Advisor for Travelers

Amy joined Athletico in 2022 as a Talent Acquisition Specialist with a background in recruiting and marketing in a Leadership role. A part of the Athletico team, she shared a vision to develop an Internal Travel Program. She began her career as a traveling Physical Therapist, working all over the country in various settings for over five years.

She found her passion in the variety and progressed into a Director Role for the St. Louis market for local contract placements with a national company. After 15 years as a treating PT, she found her strength and passion was helping therapists navigate the right “fit” for them and developing relationships.

Amy received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from Maryville University of Saint Louis.


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