Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Jacksonville, AL where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Opportunities include working in outpatient orthopedic settings with supportive clinic teams. 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 state PT license required to start the assignment. BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required. Outpatient orthopedic experience preferred. (Client note: Outpatient experience is preferred.) Must be eligible and willing to float to other clinics as needed. Must be able to meet productivity expectations: approximately 60 visits per week and the ability to see 12–14 patients per day, including double-booked follow-up visits. Must be able to work a guaranteed 36-hour workweek with the expectation of working up to 40 hours. OT must be approved by the director before OT hours are worked. PT-specific hiring notes: PTA candidates are not accepted. First-time travelers and new graduates will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous outpatient clinic or orthopedic caseload experience preferred. Experience working on travel or multi-clinic teams is preferred.

Assignment Details

Shift: Days. Float to other clinics as required. Option to work in this clinic or a neighboring clinic as part of a travel team. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with expectation to work up to 40 hours. Productivity expectation: 60 visits per week; anticipate seeing 12–14 patients per day.

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

Benefits

We provide a benefits package for travel clinicians starting day one. Benefits include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, paid housing options, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, and 24/7 recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide evidence-based physical therapy in outpatient orthopedic settings. Support patient recovery through assessment, individualized treatment plans, and interdisciplinary coordination. Contribute to clinic productivity and quality metrics while delivering safe, patient-centered care.

Location Highlights

Jacksonville offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within driving distance.

The area provides proximity to regional state parks and local rivers, with several public parks and walking trails within a short drive. The city is within reasonable driving distance to larger metropolitan centers for cultural events and dining options, and it offers a suburban lifestyle with access to community recreation and local festivals.

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. Diversity is valued and the workplace is inclusive.