Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedic - $2,289 per week

About the role

Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist assignment in Plymouth, Massachusetts. 13-week contract starting November 9, 2026. Day shift, five 8-hour shifts per week (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM), 40 hours weekly. Outpatient clinic focused on orthopedic physical therapy treating orthopedic conditions, post-operative surgical cases, and injured workers requiring return-to-work evaluations. Productivity expectation of approximately 60 visits per 40-hour week. Therapist treats multiple patients simultaneously and utilizes various modalities and exercise equipment on-site. Performs specialized testing including WorkSTEPS, APET, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Work Hardening Evaluations. Conducts ergonomic evaluations and job analyses. Open to first-time travelers. Job ID: P-774295.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients via physician referral or direct access
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and PT technicians in delivering plans of care
• Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education
• Maintain timely evaluation and progress notes for referring physicians
• Communicate regularly with rehab nurses regarding patient progress
• Assist with business development and community outreach as patient load allows

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient setting
• Current BLS certification
• State license (must be obtained prior to start with proof provided in advance; license must remain in good standing throughout assignment)
• Experience treating orthopedic conditions including cervicalgia, low back pain, post-operative spinal, shoulder, and cervical surgeries, and total joint replacements
• Familiarity with billing codes for various payer types
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with referring physicians, rehab nurses, and case managers

Skills

• Specialized testing: WorkSTEPS, APET, Functional Capacity Evaluations, Work Hardening Evaluations
• Ergonomic evaluations and job analyses
• Orthopedic physical therapy modalities and exercise equipment
• Multi-patient treatment management
• Direct access evaluation and treatment

Schedule

Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (five 8-hour