Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Details: Days 0830-1630.
Assignment Length: 13 weeks.
Work Schedule: 5x8.

Benefits

Benefits include medical coverage options beginning early in the assignment, 401k matching plan, recruiter support 24/7, referral bonuses, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Nationwide Join as a travel PT and maintain professional growth while delivering patient-centered care in diverse settings.
Your recruiter will provide assignment-specific details and next steps.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active New Jersey Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is required.
• Client requires experience with geriatric patient populations and post-acute care documentation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mobility, balance, therapeutic exercise, and fall risk assessments.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Preferred: prior travel therapy experience and proficiency with electronic medical record systems commonly used in long-term care settings.

Preferred

• Prior travel therapy experience.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems commonly used in long-term care settings.

Client Requirements

• Experience with geriatric patient populations and post-acute care documentation standards.

Location Highlights

• Somerset, NJ offers a suburban setting with convenient regional access.
• The area offers outdoor recreation at nearby Sourland Mountain Preserve and Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park within a 20–30 minute drive, and cultural attractions such as the historic Skylands Manor and local performing arts venues.
• The community supports a suburban lifestyle with restaurants and shopping in Bridgewater and Princeton reachable within a 15–25 minute commute, and access to regional airports (Newark Liberty and Philadelphia) within 45–60 minutes for occasional travel needs.

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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.