Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will 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.
Active Physical Therapy license in Florida required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC required.
Experience working in an inpatient hospital setting preferred.
Experience with Meditech electronic documentation preferred.
Experience with equipment such as treadmills, car simulators, RT300, Bioness systems, or BITS preferred.
Ability to provide one-to-one patient care and manage long treatment sessions (approximately 1.5 hour treatments) preferred.
IRF or SNF experience preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility type: Hospital.
Primary specialty: Physical Therapist.
Shift name: Days.
Shift details: Days 0700-1900.
Typical day-shift staffing and hours include options such as 8:00–16:30 or 9:00–17:30 depending on unit needs.
Patient ratio: generally 1:1.
Documentation system: Meditech.
Call/rotation: rotating weekends as required by unit staffing.

Location Highlights

Explore Aventura and northeast Miami-Dade County while working in a coastal, suburban setting.

Aventura is adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway and Biscayne Bay and is approximately 20 minutes by car from Miami Beach and its Atlantic Ocean shorelines. The area provides access to Oleta River State Park, about a 10–15 minute drive, offering kayaking, mountain biking trails, and waterfront recreation. The nearby Aventura Mall is one of the largest shopping centers in Florida, within city limits and offering dining and entertainment options within a short commute. The location supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with easy access to I-95 and public transit options connecting to downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, approximately 20–30 minutes by car under normal traffic conditions.

EEO Statement

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.

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