Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment support by Healthforce

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Brockton, MA. The role offers a guaranteed 40 hours per week on an inpatient rehab unit within an acute care setting, with 8-hour shifts and a 13-week contract starting 11/16/2026.

Applicants must hold an active MA PT license, CPR certification, and have acute care PT experience. The assignment provides support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC and requires weekend rotation and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts physical therapist license.
• CPR certification (AHA BLS healthcare provider).
• 1+ year of PT experience in an acute care setting; 2+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations for inpatients in the rehab department and develop plans of care.
• Deliver PT interventions addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and post-surgical conditions.
• Facilitate mobility, gait training, transfers, and activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Document assessments, treatments, progress, and communicate findings with care team.
• Collaborate with PT/OT colleagues and participate in rounds and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Manage a dynamic inpatient caseload with strong time management in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Massachusetts PT license

CPR certification

Acute care experience

Team player

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist (General) needed for a travel assignment in Brockton, MA, starting 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,878 to $3,073 per week with guaranteed 40 hours per week and 8-hour shifts. The role supports an inpatient rehab department within an acute care environment, with weekend rotation and holidays as needed.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,878–$3,073 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8 hours per day
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: inpatient rehab department within an acute care environment
• Location: Brockton, MA

Responsibilities

• Perform PT evaluations for inpatients in the inpatient rehab department; develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Deliver evidence-based PT interventions addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical conditions; progress patients toward functional outcomes.
• Facilitate mobility and endurance training, gait training, and transfers; assist patients with activities of daily living as appropriate.
• Document assessments, treatments, and progress; communicate findings clearly with nursing, physicians, and case management; participate in care coordination.
• Collaborate with physical therapy and occupational therapy colleagues; participate in rounds and multidisciplinary team discussions; ensure patient safety during handling and transfers.
• Manage a dynamic caseload across inpatient floors; demonstrate strong time management, flexibility, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts PT license
• CPR certification (AHA BLS healthcare provider)
• 1+ year of physical therapy experience in an acute care setting; 2+ years preferred
• Excellent patient handling skills and transfer techniques; strong communicator; team player with solid time management; self-directed and able to multitask
• Ability to work in an inpatient rehab department within an acute care environment

Benefits and Support

• Travel assignment with a 13-week contract
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• 8-hour shifts with weekend rotation and holidays as needed
• Assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.