Travel Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — Piscataway, NJ (14-week)

Ref #: C-PT-9027806

Location: Piscataway, NJ
Type: Contract/Travel
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM
Rate: Travel: $1,754/35 hrs; Local: $1,726/35 hrs

Required credentials

• Valid, active Physical Therapy state license.
• CPR and BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross (must include AED).

Key responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review medical history to determine patient needs.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Deliver manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, stretching) to improve mobility and relieve pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) as indicated.
• Instruct and train patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
• Monitor, document, and adjust treatment based on patient progress toward goals.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and consent documentation.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards; demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.