Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in West Orange, NJ at a hospital and provide skilled inpatient care while experiencing 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 Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care or inpatient hospital physical therapy experience preferred. (Preferred)
• Experience with inpatient evaluation, development of discharge-focused treatment plans, and interdisciplinary collaboration preferred. (Preferred)
• Competence in documentation of daily notes, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, discharge planning, and charge entry in hospital EMR systems preferred. (Preferred)
• Ability to perform safe patient handling and materials handling per hospital policies.
• Willingness to participate in student supervision and departmental education as assigned.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift: Day. (5x8)
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Positions Available: 2.
• May be required to float to other facilities within the client network as needed.

Location Highlights

West Orange, NJ offers a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to New York City and regional parks. The township is adjacent to South Mountain Reservation and its hiking trails, approximately 10 minutes by car, and is about 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan via highway or direct commuter rail options. West Orange features cultural sites such as the Thomas Edison National Historical Park and the Turtle Back Zoo within a 5–10 minute drive, providing family-friendly and educational outings. Commuters benefit from nearby transit connections including NJ Transit bus routes and access to interstate highways, making travel to urban centers and the Jersey Shore feasible for weekend excursions. The area offers a suburban, family-oriented lifestyle with close proximity to metropolitan amenities and outdoor recreation.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one. Details will be shared by your recruiter.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to deliver high-quality inpatient care, maintain professional growth, and gain exposure to diverse clinical environments. A recruiter will provide contract specifics and next steps.

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.