Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Philadelphia, PA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This outpatient opportunity emphasizes outpatient orthopedic care, patient-centered functional treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active Pennsylvania physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Ideally 1–2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience. New graduates will be considered.
• Experience completing comprehensive evaluations, developing treatment plans, and documenting per regulatory and clinic standards.
• Ability to follow state Practice Act, maintain professional licensure and complete required continuing education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient orthopedic clinic experience preferred.
• Experience supervising or precepting students is preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8.

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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning your first day. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching options, housing assistance when applicable, travel and license reimbursement, and ongoing recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care

This role requires completing comprehensive evaluations, creating individualized treatment plans focused on discharge goals, timely and accurate documentation including letters of medical necessity, and adherence to physician orders and payer approvals. The clinician will support student learning as assigned, participate in professional development, and follow organizational safety practices including safe patient handling and infection control.

Location Highlights

Philadelphia offers rich historical and cultural attractions within a compact urban setting. Visit the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in the Historic District, both within a short drive of many neighborhoods. Enjoy outdoor time at Fairmount Park, which spans over 2,000 acres and provides trails and riverfront access along the Schuylkill River. The city features diverse dining and arts districts such as the Avenue of the Arts and the Italian Market, and public transit access via SEPTA regional rail and subway lines for convenient commuting and regional travel.

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.