Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you'll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we'll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.


Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Current, active Virginia physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic setting.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans and patient progress to multidisciplinary teams and referring physicians, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
• Experience working within team-based outpatient clinics preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Duration: 9 week assignment.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday work week.
• Position Responsibilities: Evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries, collaborate with in-house and specialty physicians, and assist center colleagues in clinical issue identification.

Location Highlights

Chesapeake, VA offers both coastal and suburban lifestyle options with easy access to regional attractions. Chesapeake is adjacent to the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and is about a 20- to 30-minute drive from downtown Norfolk and the waterfronts of Norfolk Harbor. The city provides access to outdoor recreation such as boating and fishing on the Elizabeth River and nearby Chesapeake Bay, and is within a 30- to 60-minute drive of Virginia Beach's oceanfront and Cape Henry Lighthouse. Commuting is served by I-64 and I-664 corridors, offering regional connections to Hampton Roads military bases, museums, and the MacArthur Center shopping district in Norfolk. The area fits a suburban to coastal lifestyle with numerous parks, trails, and family-oriented neighborhoods while still providing proximity to urban dining and cultural venues.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.


EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.