Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Indiana state PT license required to start the assignment.
• CPR/BLS certification required (AHA or ARC acceptable).
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience. Client preference for outpatient orthopedics experience.
• Experience with outpatient settings, orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, balance and pain management preferred.
• Experience using Epic EMR preferred.
• Ability and willingness to float between outpatient locations to meet patient demand.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous outpatient orthopedic caseload experience.
• Proficiency with treatment modalities and equipment such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and LiteGait.
• Team-oriented and flexible work style.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 07:45–16:15.
• Weekly guaranteed hours: 40.
• Float requirement: may float between outpatient locations to meet patient demand.
• Patient ratio: 1:1 treatment sessions.

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

Benefits

We value your time and commitment. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Additional features include on-time weekly pay, a dedicated recruiter available 24/7, and referral opportunities.

Impacting Patient Care

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and provide skilled outpatient services for orthopedic, neurological, and general debility patients. You will support individualized, 1:1 treatment sessions using standard modalities and equipment. Training on facility-specific CBTs and Epic EMR will be provided upon arrival. Report to the outpatient therapy MOB building entrance for first-day instructions.

Location Highlights

Rensselaer, IN offers access to regional parks and local attractions within a short drive. The city is within 30–60 minutes of Indiana Dunes National Park and Kankakee River State Park, providing opportunities for hiking and boating. Downtown Rensselaer includes local restaurants and community events, and regional transit connections to nearby highway routes support commuting throughout northwest Indiana and into neighboring areas.

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.