Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient - Swedesboro, NJ

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 8hr rotating, 40 hours a week, starting November 9, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,095 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20.69 an hour plus $1,267 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT OP) — located in NovaCare Swedesboro, this role involves evaluating and developing individualized treatment plans for outpatient patients. The position emphasizes patient education, clinical reasoning, and adherence to regulatory and safety standards, with a focus on facilitating patient recovery and functional return to community activities.

Job Details

• Position Description: Evaluates assigned patients, develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans aligned with patient needs, goals, and physician guidance. Responsible for delegation and supervision of therapy services for assigned patients, designing functional treatment programs to promote effective community reintegration. Acts as an educator for patients, families, students, and colleagues. Ensures compliance with organizational standards of conduct, confidentiality, and safety. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the organization’s Mission Statement and Core Values, including delivering quality care, safety, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Required Qualifications: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school; CPR Certification; 1+ years of outpatient clinical experience; State licensure in good standing; and minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts; 8-hour shift time; Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Completes comprehensive patient evaluations, manages documentation accurately and in a timely manner, and ensures care is provided under valid physician orders within insurance approvals. Participates in student programs, promotes professional growth, adheres to state and regulatory practice acts, and maintains licensure and continuing education requirements. Demonstrates commitment to quality improvement and safety initiatives, fostering a safe and effective patient care environment.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.