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 Louisiana PT license is required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience working in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Prior experience with inpatient physical therapy evaluation and treatment, transfers, gait training, and discharge planning preferred.
Ability to document in an electronic medical record required. Specific EMR experience preferred but not required.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Hospital
Shift Name: Days
Shift Details: Days 0800-1700
Weekday schedule as indicated.

Location Highlights

Zachary, LA area offers accessible outdoor and cultural attractions.

Baton Rouge is about 15–20 miles west, offering the LSU Rural Life Museum and the Mississippi River waterfront within a 25–30 minute drive. The area provides a suburban lifestyle with nearby urban amenities, including Red Stick Farmers Market and BREC parks less than 30 minutes away. The region features seasonal outdoor events such as local crawfish festivals and live music series, and is within roughly 1.5 hours of New Orleans for major festivals, the French Quarter, and the Mardi Gras cultural scene. Commuting options include regional highways providing direct access to Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes, making the location suitable for clinicians seeking suburban living with short drives to urban and coastal recreation.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing options available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by tools for therapy professionals. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

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.