Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Role description

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor’s or master’s degree is acceptable; licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
Active Massachusetts Physical Therapy license required prior to start.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
1-2 years of experience as a physical therapist in hospital, inpatient rehab, or ambulatory/outpatient settings required.
Experience in orthopedic physical therapy required.
Familiarity with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Experience supervising PTAs preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility type: Hospital outpatient clinic.
Shift: Days.
Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
Assignment will begin in one outpatient location and transition to a second outpatient location during the assignment.
Setting includes outpatient physical therapy with responsibilities for evaluations, treatment planning, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, documentation, and supervising PTAs per policy and state regulations.

Location Highlights

Boston, MA offers historic and cultural attractions within easy reach of varied outdoor options.

The city includes the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park and is about 20 miles from the Blue Hills Reservation for hiking and mountain biking. The Charles River waterfront and Esplanade provide rowing, running paths, and quick access to Logan International Airport within a 15–20 minute drive from central neighborhoods. Boston’s neighborhoods feature museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, commuter rail and MBTA subway connectivity, and a lifestyle fit for urban and walkable living with nearby coastal day trips to Cape Cod within 1.5–2 hours by car.

Additional Information

Primary duties include patient assessment, establishment and documentation of plans of care and goals, delivery of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, billing documentation completion by end of day, participation in quality improvement activities, and collaboration with patients and families. Candidates will be expected to communicate effectively, perform case management tasks, and meet applicable accreditation and certification requirements.

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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.