Travel Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — Phillipsburg, NJ (15-week)

Ref #: C-PT-9041397

Location: Phillipsburg, NJ
Type: Contract/Travel
Start: ASAP
Duration: 15 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel: $2,244 / 35 hrs; Local: $2,212 / 35 hrs

Required credentials

• Active Physical Therapy state license
• CPR and BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross, with AED)

Core responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and review medical history.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to define patient needs and goals.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans and measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and instruct exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Deliver manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, stretching) and select therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) as indicated.
• Evaluate and train patients in use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Provide patient and family education on diagnosis, treatment plan, home exercise programs, body mechanics, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Establish and adjust pain management strategies using exercises, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Facilitate functional independence following surgery, injury, or illness.
• Document assessments, treatments, progress notes, discharge summaries, and any changes in condition in accordance with facility policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, obtain informed consent, and adhere to legal and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respond to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Documentation and communication

• Record patient progress toward goals and update treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate care plans and changes clearly with the interdisciplinary team.

Note: Must meet facility onboarding and credentialing requirements.