Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Rehabilitation - $2,195 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in East Chicago, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 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 hospital in East Chicago, IN 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 we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Indiana physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation or hospital-based rehab preferred.
• Ability to document patient care using electronic medical record systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel therapy experience preferred.
• Experience treating post-surgical and complex medical patients preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00-17:00.
• Position located in East Chicago, IN hospital setting.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package beginning day one.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan available.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide high-quality physical therapy services in an inpatient hospital rehab environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans. Contribute to patient recovery, functional gains, and discharge planning while adhering to clinical protocols and documentation standards.

Location Highlights

East Chicago provides easy access to Lake Michigan and regional attractions. Downtown Chicago is approximately 20 miles west, accessible by car or regional transit options. The area sits near Lakefront trails, marinas, and regional parks such as Gibson Woods and Hammond Lakefront Park within a short drive. Local amenities include shopping and dining corridors along Indianapolis Boulevard and convenient highway access for weekend travel to Indiana Dunes National Park and Chicago cultural venues.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #444889. 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.