Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Hackensack, NJ at a Skilled Nursing Facility 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 New Jersey Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred. Experience providing geriatric rehabilitation and restorative care preferred. Ability to document in electronic medical records required. Assignment Details Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility. Shift Name: Days. Shift Details: Days 08:30–16:30. Schedule: 5x8. Contract Length: 13 weeks. Location Highlights. Hackensack offers convenient access to regional attractions and urban amenities. The city is approximately 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan with direct transit options including NJ Transit commuter rail and bus connections, providing commute times to New York City in roughly 30–45 minutes. Hackensack is within a short drive of the Hackensack River and nearby recreational areas such as Bergen County's parks, including Overpeck County Park about 4 miles away with trails and paddle sports, and Saddle River County Park roughly 6 miles away offering walking paths and picnic areas. The area fits an urban-suburban lifestyle with local dining in the downtown district, the Shops at Riverside about 2 miles from central Hackensack, and cultural venues in nearby Jersey City and Hoboken reachable within 30–45 minutes. Outdoor options include short drives to the Palisades Interstate Park (approximately 15–25 minutes) for hiking and river overlooks, and access to major roadways such as I-80 and the George Washington Bridge for regional travel. 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a