Travel Inpatient Physical Therapist - $2,435 per week

Cross Country Allied; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance including Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Allied seeks a travel Physical Therapist for a position in Westfield, Massachusetts. The role focuses on geriatric general medicine patients within a 50-bed med/surg unit and a 15-bed acute rehab unit, with independent evaluations and discharge planning.

The clinician will.cover a day shift (8 hours) Tuesday through Saturday, with 40 hours weekly and a strong emphasis on collaboration with MDs, nurses and ancillary staff for patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Massachusetts; BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in med/surg preferred.
• Comfortable communicating with MDs and staff about discharge recommendations.
• Able to independently follow orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to geriatric general medicine patients in a 50-bed med/surg unit with a 15-bed acute rehab unit.
• Perform independent patient evaluations and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to coordinate care.
• Split Saturdays between med/surg and acute rehab unit.
• Work day shift, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week.

Skills

Communication with MDs

Discharge planning

Geriatric care

Med/Surg experience

Education

Massachusetts Physical Therapist license

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Inpatient Physical Therapist (PT) for a healthcare facility in Westfield, Massachusetts. This position involves providing physical therapy services to general medicine patients, primarily with a geriatric population, within a 50-bed medical-surgical unit with an adjoining 15-bed acute rehabilitation unit. The role offers a day shift schedule, with a focus on independent patient evaluations and discharge planning, working closely with MDs, nurses, and ancillary staff.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour shift, Tuesday through Saturday, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Licensed in the state of Massachusetts; BLS certification through the American Heart Association; minimum of 1 year experience in med/surg preferred; comfortable communicating directly with MDs and staff about discharge recommendations; able to independently follow orientation.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1 year experience on med/surg; effective communication with RNs and CNAs; experience with general debility, cardiac, GI, respiratory conditions, and general orthopedic conditions.
• Additional Information: The therapist will primarily work on med/surg but will assist on the acute rehabilitation unit each Saturday, splitting time between both units. The hospital has a small community setting with a friendly staff, and the position involves general patient care for a predominantly geriatric population.
• Start Date: 11/08/2026
• End Date: 02/07/2027
• Number of Openings: 1
• Position Creation Reason: Coverage for leave

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1321042. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT IP Physical Therapist Inpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus