Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $2,187 per week
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Physical Therapist
Discipline: Therapy
Start Date: 08/03/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Details
- Shift hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may occasionally be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- Weekend requirement: 4 weekend shifts per month.
- May float to other general medicine floors.
Benefits
- Weekly, On-Time Pay
- Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
- 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
- Competitive Referral Bonuses
- 100% Paid Housing Available
- Travel & License Reimbursement
About the Role
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.
Requirements
- Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARCLA
State License
BLS - Experience: 2 years experience required
Qualifications
Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide.
Skills
Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future.
Benefits
- Weekly, On-Time Pay
- Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
- 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
- Competitive Referral Bonuses
- 100% Paid Housing Available
- Travel & License Reimbursement
Pay & Schedule
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Shift hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may occasionally be 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Location Highlights
- Jefferson, Louisiana offers access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation within minutes of New Orleans.
- Lafreniere Park is located in Metairie about 10 minutes from Jefferson and features a 155-acre green space with walking paths and a lagoon.
- The French Quarter and Audubon Park are both reachable in about 20 to 30 minutes, giving travelers access to historic districts, live music venues, and Mississippi River views.
- Lake Pontchartrain is nearby for waterfront outings, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 15 minutes away for convenient regional and national 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.
About Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.