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 an accredited program approved by the APTA.
Active Vermont Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC required.
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
Experience with rehabilitation equipment commonly used in SNFs, such as gait belts, assistive devices, therapeutic modalities, and restorative nursing programs preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in adult or geriatric populations preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Details: Days 0800-1630.
Work Pattern: 5x8.
VMS Contract Weeks: 14-week assignment.
VMS Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week.
Candidate may be required to float to other facility units as needed.

Location Highlights

Rutland, VT offers a mix of outdoor recreation and small-city amenities within easy driving distance to major natural attractions.

The city is 30 minutes from Killington Resort, offering skiing and mountain biking, and about 1 hour from Green Mountain National Forest with hiking and backcountry options. Downtown Rutland features the historic Paramount Theatre and local dining within a compact, walkable district, with Rutland Regional Airport a short drive for regional flights. The area suits clinicians seeking a suburban-to-rural lifestyle with access to lakes such as Lake Bomoseen within 30 minutes and seasonal cultural events including farmers markets and fall foliage drives along nearby scenic Byways.

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.