Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Please consider this opportunity as a traveling Physical Therapist working in a skilled nursing facility in Haverhill, MA. You will evaluate, treat, and provide rehabilitation services to patients following regulatory and clinical practice standards. Responsibilities include standardized assessments, therapeutic interventions (manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercise, modalities), wound care, documentation of treatment minutes and clinical records, participation in care conferences and utilization review meetings, supervising assistants or students as needed, and providing discharge summaries per regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
Active MA state Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
Minimum 1 year of PT experience; experience in long term care or skilled nursing and rehab is required.
New graduates are considered only if they have completed Level II clinical experience (not limited to Level I observation).
Ability to perform standardized assessments and document according to regulatory and clinical requirements.
Ability to supervise PT assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students when necessary.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with wound care and use of DME and assistive devices in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
Familiarity with electronic clinical documentation systems and recording treatment minutes per regulations.

Assignment Details

Shift pattern: 8 hour days, 35 GWW.
Weekend requirement: None.
May be required to participate in facility-required trainings, in-services, and interdisciplinary meetings.

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

Benefits

We provide travel-friendly benefits beginning your assignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, 401k matching, housing options, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

Your role will directly affect patient functional outcomes in a skilled nursing environment. You will implement evidence-based interventions, adjust care plans based on outcomes, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure documentation meets regulatory standards to support quality care and safe transitions.

Location Highlights

Haverhill offers access to regional recreation and historic downtown amenities.

The Merrimack River waterfront and Riverfront Park are within the city and provide boating and walking trails. Haverhill is approximately 35 miles north of Boston and about 20 miles south of the New Hampshire border, providing commuter access to urban attractions and nearby state parks such as Harold Parker State Forest for hiking and biking. The downtown area features historic architecture, local dining, and cultural events, suitable for clinicians seeking a suburban setting with urban connections.

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.