Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,016 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners; Southington (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Recruiter support

Referral bonuses

Housing options

Travel and license reimbursement

Job summary

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a assignment in Southington, Connecticut. As a traveling Physical Therapist, you'll help patients manage injuries and chronic conditions in an outpatient setting.

Qualified candidates must have a degree in Physical Therapy and an active Connecticut license. The role offers great benefits from day one, including medical coverage and 401(k) matching, across a variety of engaging tasks.

Southington, CT is accessible to urban amenities and outdoor activities, perfect for a balanced lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut physical therapy license required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions.
• Follow state practice acts and organizational safety policies.
• Contribute to professional development and student learning.

Skills

Evaluating patients

Developing treatment plans

Documenting care

Collaborating with physicians

Supervising students

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Outpatient Physical Therapist – Travel

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Southington, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist assignment in Southington, CT where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while working in an outpatient clinic setting. You will evaluate assigned patients, develop and implement treatment plans, document care, and collaborate with physicians, patients, families and colleagues to support functional return to community activities. You will follow state practice acts and organizational safety policies while contributing to professional development and student learning as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Connecticut physical therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Demonstrated ability to complete comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans, and document care in compliance with regulatory and clinic policies.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy preferred.
• Ability to participate in student supervision and demonstrate professional development planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in outpatient clinic settings treating musculoskeletal and post-surgical populations.
• Experience with functional goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
• Familiarity with performance improvement processes and safety-focused care delivery.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 5x8.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day. Benefits may include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

You will deliver individualized, evidence-based physical therapy services that support safe and effective return to community function. You will complete evaluations, develop and adjust treatment plans, document outcomes, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. You will uphold professional codes of conduct and organizational safety practices that protect patients and staff.

Location Highlights

Southington, CT offers convenient access to both urban and outdoor amenities. The town is within 35 miles of Hartford and approximately 70 miles from New York City, providing regional transit and cultural options. Local attractions include nearby Sleeping Giant State Park with hiking trails and panoramic overlooks, and Lake Compounce Amusement Park located within a short drive for family recreation. Commuter access to I-84 and local rail connections supports a suburban lifestyle with proximity to larger metropolitan centers.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #445729. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.