Travel Physical Therapist - $2,448 per week
About the role
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract in East Orange, New Jersey. This position offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
Responsibilities
- Help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions
- Conduct evaluations and assessments in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Review diagnostic reports, imaging, and lab values
- Manage an outpatient caseload primarily consisting of orthopedic cases (12–15 patients per day)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program
- Active state license required to start the assignment
- BLS certification may be required (AHA or ARC)
- General hospital experience
- Strong assessment and evaluation skills
Setting and tools
- Inpatient/outpatient mixed setting
- EMR: Cerner
Benefits
- Weekly, on-time pay
- Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan
- 24/7 recruiter access via text, phone, or email
- Competitive referral bonuses
- 100% paid housing available
- Travel and license reimbursement
Location highlights
East Orange, New Jersey offers access to both city amenities and regional outdoor destinations. Branch Brook Park in nearby Newark features over 5,000 cherry blossom trees and is about 15 minutes away, while South Mountain Reservation in Essex County offers more than 2,000 acres of hiking and scenic overlooks. Manhattan is reachable in about 30 to 40 minutes by NJ Transit, and Newark Liberty International Airport is about 20 minutes away. The area also provides access to cultural destinations such as the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange.