Physical Therapy Assistant - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Assistant Opportunity

Make a real difference as a travel Physical Therapist Assistant in Edison, NJ. You will work with patients recovering from injuries or illness in an outpatient setting, helping them move better, feel better, and stay active under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist. This opportunity uses WebPT as the EMR.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey PTA license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Outpatient (OP) experience required.
• Experience using WebPT preferred.
• Willingness to work across two clinic locations approximately 15 minutes apart. Minimal floating between sites on the same day.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, including patients who may use Hindi or translation tools for communication.
• If providing services at the Piscataway location, ability to coordinate care with an attached adult day care is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience treating a large South Asian or multilingual patient population.
• Familiarity with clinic workflows split between multiple sites.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday. Clinic open 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Shift Days: M-F.
• Role split between two locations approximately 15 minutes apart, with full days scheduled at each location.
• Minimal floating between sites on the same day.
• EMR: WebPT.

Benefits

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

Work as a PTA traveler in a busy outpatient environment delivering direct patient care, assisting with therapeutic interventions designed by the supervising Physical Therapist. You will support functional restoration, patient education, and progress documentation to improve patient outcomes across two community-based clinic locations.

Location Highlights

Edison and Piscataway provide convenient access to regional amenities and commuter routes. The area is 30–40 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and 40–50 minutes to midtown Manhattan by car or commuter rail. Nearby attractions include Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and Roosevelt Park, both within a short drive, and several shopping districts and diverse restaurants reflecting a strong South Asian community. Outdoor options include nearby Cheesequake State Park and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park within a 30–40 minute drive, which support hiking and waterfront recreation. The region provides a suburban lifestyle with straightforward access to urban centers for cultural and entertainment options.

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.