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

Ref #: C-PT-9077846

We’re looking for a skilled Physical Therapist to join a team in Mendham Township, NJ on a 14-week contract starting ASAP. You’ll work a full, consistent schedule (Sun–Sat, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM) and can expect competitive travel and local pay rates: Travel $1,876/35 hrs or Local $1,848/35 hrs.

What you’ll do:

• Perform thorough physical assessments, review medical histories, and collaborate with the care team to understand each patient’s needs.
• Create individualized treatment plans with clear, measurable goals for rehabilitation and recovery.
• Design and lead therapeutic exercise programs to build strength, flexibility, endurance, and coordination.
• Use hands-on techniques—joint mobilization, soft tissue work, manual stretching—to improve mobility and reduce pain.
• Apply therapeutic modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to control pain, reduce inflammation, and support healing.
• Train and advise patients in the safe use of assistive devices like crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment expectations, injury prevention, body mechanics, and ergonomics.
• Implement pain-management strategies that combine exercises, modalities, and manual therapy.
• Help patients regain independence after surgery, injury, or illness to improve their overall quality of life.
• Track, document, and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress, and communicate updates to physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists.
• Provide customized home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation—assessments, treatments, progress notes, and changes in condition.
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and tailor care to meet diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

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

If you’re a patient-focused clinician who enjoys working closely with a multidisciplinary team to help people return to their best function, this role in Mendham Township could be a great fit.