Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Provide in-home physical therapy services to patients across the Newton, MA area. Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate care. Utilize timely electronic documentation and interdisciplinary communication in accordance with agency policies and standards of practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within a certified home health agency.
• Ability to travel to patient cases as assigned within the service area.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hospice, private care, or care coordination preferred but not a substitute for certified home health agency experience.

Assignment Details

• Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
• Weekend rotations occur approximately once every six weeks.
• Ability to travel to cases as assigned within the region.

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

Benefits

We value your time and professional commitment. Benefits designed for travelers include medical benefits, 401(k) matching, paid housing options, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, and referral programs.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled physical therapy to patients in their residences who have impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Serve patients across the lifespan and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient-centered outcomes.

Location Highlights

Newton, MA offers a suburban setting with access to urban amenities and outdoor recreation. The city is adjacent to Boston, approximately a 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic, and near the Charles River for waterfront activities. Newton is close to the historic village centers of Auburndale and Newton Centre and within 30 minutes of Blue Hills Reservation and the Middlesex Fells for hiking and trails.

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.