Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Provide physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence who have physical impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate services. Utilize timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communications in accordance with agency policies and standards of practice for home health.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum 1 year of certified home health experience. Experience must be within a certified home health agency; hospice, private care, or standalone case management roles do not meet this requirement.
• Minimum 1 year of case management experience.
• Ability to travel to patient cases as assigned. Weekend rotations occur approximately once every six weeks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic documentation systems in home health settings.
• Previous interdisciplinary collaboration in home care or community-based practice.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
• Shift days: Days.
• Weekend rotation: approximately once every six weeks.
• Ability to travel to cases across the region, including Lynn, Nahant, and Saugus.

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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for travelers. Contact the recruiter for full details.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide direct home-based physical therapy to a diverse patient population spanning pediatric to geriatric ages. Support interdisciplinary care planning and deliver interventions that improve functional independence. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records to support quality outcomes and compliance.

Location Highlights

Newton, MA is an established suburban community located just west of downtown Boston and approximately 10 miles from the city center. The area offers access to the Charles River, the Emerald Necklace park system, and commuter rail and MBTA connections providing regional transit options. Local amenities include historic village centers, proximity to museums in Boston, and multiple parks for outdoor recreation within a short drive or transit ride.

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.