Travel Physical Therapist - $2,280 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Fair Lawn (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a role in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. In this position, you will provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting, working primarily with older adults. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, supervising assistants, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess a valid Physical Therapy license and relevant educational qualifications. The position offers flexible scheduling and requires excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Physiotherapists must have proper educational qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of PT experience.
• PT degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as U.S. equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to patients’ residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Evaluate and treat patients to assess individual therapy needs.
• Refer to other disciplines to address patient needs.
• Collaborate with rehab team to choose best therapy regimen.
• Adapt plan of care to patient progress and needs.
• Promote safe environment and remove hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.

Skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience

Master’s degree in a PT-related field

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 04/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel
• Title: Physical Therapist
• Length of assignment: 14 weeks
• Shift: Start Time: 08:00 AM End Time: 04:30 PM
• Minimum guarantee: 35
• Location: Fair Lawn, NJ

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in‑home setting for the older adult population. The location may be the patient’s private residence or a patient’s room in an independent living facility. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats in the most functional environment – the patient’s home – and develops individualized therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work‑related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences and related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other rehabilitation team members to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the patient’s needs and capabilities.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
• Put patient service first: ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Screen, examine and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures; synthesize information and interpret findings to establish diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted level of improvement and time required, identify precautions/contraindications, and design a plan of care. Develop appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implement the treatment plan, and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Design, fabricate, fit and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in their use including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patient in skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluate patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Perform routine re‑examination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Services Include (but are not limited to)

• Therapeutic exercise: aerobic conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training.
• Functional training.
• Manual therapy.
• Airway clearance techniques.
• Integumentary repair and protection.
• Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
• Health and wellness.
• Education on chronic disease management.
• Falls assessment and interventions to reduce fall risk.
• Case management in the home and community.

Specific Educational / Vocational Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residence.

Job Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Compliance

• Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participate in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly report concerns and suspected incidences of non‑compliance to supervisor, compliance liaison or compliance officer via the integrity hotline.
• Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Job ID #26-07386.

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑kn0w healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you’re a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.