Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Jacksonville, FL 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.
Current, active Florida physical therapy license or license for the state where practicing. Candidates must meet state licensure requirements prior to start.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions in a clinic setting.
Ability to communicate treatment plans and evaluation findings effectively to physicians, including orthopedic and hand surgeons.
Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams and reporting patient progress to in-house and specialty doctors.
Preferred: prior outpatient clinic or orthopedic specialty experience treating musculoskeletal injuries.

Assignment Details
Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
Duration: 14 Week assignment.
Days: Monday - Friday workweek as noted in position characteristics.
Patient focus: Outpatient orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinical responsibilities: Evaluate and treat patients, document progress, communicate with medical teams, and assist colleagues in identifying clinical issues.

Location Highlights
Jacksonville, FL offers coastal and urban recreation within commuting distance of regional attractions.

Jacksonville features 22 miles of Atlantic beachfront and nearby Fort George Island Cultural State Park within 20 miles, offering boating and historic sites. The St. Johns River runs through the city with multiple riverfront parks and a 10- to 30-minute commute to downtown cultural districts such as the Riverside and San Marco neighborhoods, which include museums, art galleries, and restaurants. Outdoor options include kayaker access to the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, golf courses across Duval County, and easy drives to Amelia Island or Ponte Vedra Beach for coastal leisure. The area supports an active, coastal lifestyle with urban amenities and regional transit links via I-95 and JAX regional airport approximately 20 minutes from downtown.

Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. Travel clinician benefits include medical coverage options, 401k plan availability, recruiter support, referral incentives, housing assistance, and travel and license reimbursement. Specific benefit details will be provided by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel Physical Therapist to provide essential outpatient orthopedic care while maintaining professional growth and flexibility. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will contact you with assignment specifics and next steps.

EEO Statement
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.

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