Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join as a traveling Physical Therapist in Miami, FL where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while gaining experience in an inpatient rehab and acute care hospital setting. This role supports inpatient rehab (IRF), acute rehab, and outpatient populations and works with a multidisciplinary team of PT/OT/ST clinicians.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Florida state PT license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification required from AHA or ARC.
• Experience working in inpatient rehabilitation, acute rehab, or hospital-based outpatient settings preferred.
• Experience with documentation systems such as Meditech and NetHealth (ReDoc) preferred.
• Experience providing evaluations and follow-up treatments, including vestibular and lymphedema treatments preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Previous travel therapy experience and ability to adapt to a fast-paced unit preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within team dynamics and function independently when needed.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0900-1730.
• Facility provides care across inpatient rehab (IRF), acute rehab, and outpatient programs with estimated patient ratios IRF 1:4, Acute 1:12, Outpatient 1:10.
• Documentation systems used: Meditech for IRF and Acute, NetHealth (ReDoc) for Outpatient.
• Therapy unit size: approximate 80 staff members supporting rehabilitation services.

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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for travelers beginning on day one.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Travel and license reimbursement.
• 100% paid housing available.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.

Impacting Patient Care

Work in a hospital setting delivering evidence-based rehabilitation services across inpatient rehab, acute rehab, and outpatient clinics. Contribute to patient evaluations, treatment plans, and interdisciplinary discharge planning. Your work will support recovery goals for diverse patient populations and help maintain continuity of care within a multidisciplinary team.

Location Highlights

Miami offers coastal and urban lifestyle amenities within short travel times. Located on Biscayne Bay and near South Beach, the area provides waterfront parks and beaches within a 20–30 minute drive. The city features cultural districts such as Little Havana and the Wynwood Arts District, both known for galleries, dining, and street art within short commutes. Outdoor recreation options include Everglades National Park approximately 30–45 minutes away and Biscayne National Park accessible by boat. Public transit and major highways provide regional connectivity for weekend travel to the Florida Keys and nearby state parks.

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.

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