Travel Physical Therapist – Fall River, MA | 14-Week Contract, $2,121/35-hr

Ref #: C-PT-9070912

We’re looking for an experienced Physical Therapist to join a team in Fall River, MA for a 14-week contract starting ASAP. This role is full-time, scheduled 08:00 AM–04:30 PM seven days a week (Sun–Sat), and offers competitive travel and local rates.

What you’ll need

• Active, valid Physical Therapy license for the state.
• Current CPR and BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross (including AED).

Assignment details

• Location: Fall River, MA
• Type: Contract / Travel
• Duration: 14 weeks (ASAP start)
• Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
• Rate: Travel: $2,121 / 35 hours; Local: $2,090 / 35 hours

What you’ll be doing

• Perform thorough physical assessments, review medical histories, and work closely with other clinicians to understand each patient’s needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and lead therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Provide hands-on interventions—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, manual stretching—to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Use modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy as appropriate to support healing and pain control.
• Train and advise patients on safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment plans, and strategies for injury prevention, ergonomics, and body mechanics.
• Develop and adjust pain management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Help patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to enhance functional outcomes and quality of life.
• Continuously evaluate and document progress, updating plans based on patient response.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Provide clear, personalized home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatments, progress notes, and changes in condition.
• Uphold ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Deliver culturally sensitive care that respects diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

If you’re motivated, collaborative, and dedicated to patient-centered care, we’d love to hear from you.