Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA.
• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience evaluating and treating adult and pediatric patients in an outpatient or home health rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests, and develop measurable treatment goals.
• Documentation skills for objective patient care notes, discharge planning, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supervising or providing direction to Physical Therapist Assistants, aides, or students preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Position: Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation.
• Job Type: Travel contract, 13 week duration.
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.
• Responsibilities include evaluating new patients, establishing measurable treatment goals, administering treatment modalities, re-evaluating progress, and maintaining documentation and quality standards.

Location Highlights

Explore Dartmouth, MA and nearby coastal and recreational attractions. Dartmouth is adjacent to Buzzards Bay and is within a 15–25 minute drive to scenic beaches such as South Dartmouth and West Island. The area is a short drive (about 20–40 minutes) to state parks including Myles Standish State Forest and the South Cape Beach State Park providing hiking, biking, and waterfront recreation. Cultural sites include the nearby New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the Whaling Museum, both within a 15–20 minute drive, offering maritime history and waterfront dining. Commuting to larger urban centers is feasible, with Providence, RI approximately 40 miles north and the Cape Cod ferry terminals within 30–60 minutes offering access to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket for weekend trips and island recreation. The region fits a coastal and suburban lifestyle with opportunities for boating, fishing, beach activities, and local festivals year-round.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day. 

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be.
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan.
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email.
• Competitive Referral Bonuses.
• 100% Paid Housing Available.
• Travel & License Reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

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.