Travel Physical Therapist - $2,479 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/05/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Fort Myers, FL, supporting home health patients as they recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. 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 Florida Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Home Health physical therapy experience required. Candidates must have experience performing start of care visits, evaluations, subsequent visits, recertifications, and discharges in a home health setting.
• Ability to travel within assigned coverage areas, including Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for travel between patient visits. Mileage between visits will be reimbursed.
• Preferred: demonstrated ability to work as a team player in a home health care environment.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Monday–Friday, approximately 08:00–16:00 (5x8 schedule).
• Weekly Hours: 40 hour guarantee.
• Coverage Areas: Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.
• On-call/Weekend Requirement: None.
• Primary responsibilities: start of cares, evaluations, subsequent visits, recertifications, and discharges.
• Dress code: scrubs in any color.

Location Highlights

Fort Myers offers coastal lifestyle access and outdoor recreation within short drives. Fort Myers Beach and Lovers Key State Park are approximately 20–30 minutes from central Fort Myers, providing sandy beaches and kayaking. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates are located in-city and offer historic exhibits and botanical gardens within a 10–15 minute drive of downtown. For regional nature and parks, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is about a 15–20 minute drive and provides boardwalk trails and wildlife viewing. The area supports a coastal, suburban lifestyle with boating access via the Caloosahatchee River and frequent community events in downtown Fort Myers within a short commute. Transportation options include Southwest Florida International Airport about 20 minutes away and regional highways for easy access to Cape Coral and North Fort Myers.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, recruiter support 24/7, competitive referral bonuses, travel and license reimbursement, and housing assistance options. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join this travel Physical Therapist role to gain clinical variety, stable full-time hours, and professional support while working in a community-focused home health setting. A recruiter will contact you with assignment specifics and next steps.

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.

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Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #442875. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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Benefits

• Referral bonus