Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for an inpatient acute care unit in Cambridge, MA. The assignment runs 13 weeks starting 11/23/2026 with 72 biweekly hours guaranteed and a 8-hour day schedule (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Experience in inpatient acute care with ICU exposure is required, along with Epic EMR familiarity and a Massachusetts PT license or eligibility. BLS certification is also required.

Qualifications

• Active physical therapy license in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure in MA.
• BLS certification is required.
• Epic EMR experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adult inpatients in acute care and ICU-related contexts; develop and implement comprehensive PT plans of care and document progress.
• Facilitate mobility, gait training, transfer skills, and functional activities to support safe discharge and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Document patient status, goals, and interventions in Epic EMR following hospital policies.
• Provide patient and family education on mobility safety and home exercise programs.

Skills

Inpatient acute care experience

ICU experience

BLS certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Travel Physical Therapist, General specialty, Cambridge, MA. This travel assignment starts on 11/23/2026 and runs for 13 weeks in an inpatient, hospital-based setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,489 to $2,535, with guaranteed hours of 72 biweekly (note: those guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time). The shift is an 8-hour day schedule (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), five days per week. The role requires inpatient physical therapy coverage with ICU and acute care experience and Epic EMR familiarity. A coversheet from a health system partner is required at submission. Local candidates will not be considered. Float time is not required. This assignment emphasizes substantial prior experience to minimize orientation. The position is located in Cambridge, MA and involves working within a hospital-affiliated inpatient unit and related acute care services. Certifications: BLS.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,489–$2,535 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour day (7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), five days per week
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: Inpatient acute care hospital with ICU exposure; Epic experience required

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adult inpatients in acute care and ICU-related contexts; develop and implement comprehensive PT plans of care and document progress.
• Facilitate mobility, gait training, transfer skills, and functional activities to support safe discharge and independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, case management, and therapy colleagues) to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Document patient status, goals, and interventions in theEpic EMR following hospital policies and privacy guidelines.
• Provide patient and family education on mobility safety, home exercise programs, and realistic expectations for recovery.

Requirements

• Active physical therapy license in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure in MA
• BLS certification
• Epic EMR experience required
• ICU and acute inpatient care experience
• Ability to work in an inpatient acute care setting; 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. schedule; no float assignments

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
• Assignment length: 13 weeks
• Competitive weekly pay: $2,489–$2,535 per week
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment