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

Ref #: C-PT-9044375

Join a 14-week contract assignment in Piscataway, NJ, starting ASAP. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Compensation: Travel rate $2,317/35 hrs; Local rate $2,282/35 hrs.

Requirements:

• Active Physical Therapy state license
• Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (with AED)

Key responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments, review medical history, and collaborate with the care team to identify patient needs
• Create individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals
• Design and lead therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination
• Deliver hands-on interventions (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, manual stretching) to improve mobility and reduce pain
• Administer modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold therapy) to manage pain and support healing
• Instruct and fit patients on assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) to enhance mobility and safety
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention
• Develop and implement pain-management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques
• Support patients’ return to independence after surgery, injury, or illness, and promote functional recovery
• Monitor, document, and modify treatment based on patient progress toward goals
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care
• Provide tailored home exercise programs to reinforce recovery outside the clinic
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adapt care to meet diverse patient needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

If you’re a patient-focused therapist who values collaborative care and measurable outcomes, this assignment offers a strong balance of autonomy and interdisciplinary support.