Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team where you will 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 an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC required prior to start.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent outpatient orthopedic or outpatient musculoskeletal physical therapy experience preferred. This may include experience managing post-operative patients, sports injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Experience with therapeutic exercise prescription, manual therapy techniques, and patient education in an outpatient setting preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems required. Experience with outpatient scheduling and documentation workflows preferred.
• Ability to perform evaluations, create individualized treatment plans, and progress patients toward functional goals.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.

Location Highlights

Jacksonville, FL offers diverse outdoor recreation and an urban-coastal lifestyle. The city is home to Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach, both within a 20-30 minute drive from downtown, providing coastal access and waterfront recreation. The Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve lies about 15-25 minutes north of the city center and offers kayaking and hiking opportunities across salt marshes and trails. Downtown Jacksonville features the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and the Friendship Fountain on the St. Johns River, both within a short drive or walk from central business districts. Commuting is facilitated by Interstate 95 and Interstate 10 corridors, providing regional access to surrounding suburbs and to downtown in typical off-peak commute times of 15-40 minutes. The area supports an active outdoor lifestyle with surf, boating, and nearby state parks such as Fort Clinch State Park about 45-60 minutes away for camping and coastal exploration.

Benefits Designed for Travelers


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

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support available by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide


Join as a travel PT and receive flexibility, stability, and growth. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using an AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals.

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.