Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients across diverse health care settings and ensure mobility improvement and pain reduction.

The role requires license compliance, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication. Travel PTs collaborate with clinicians, educate patients, and support discharge planning while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Valid physical therapy license per state regulations.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• Strong clinical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English, PC skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical ability to move, lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and patients.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments, maintain focus, and work independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical conditions through tests, examinations, and history to identify treatment needs.
• Develop and implement personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans using exercise and manual therapy techniques.
• Operate and maintain physical therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal results.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control and safety protocols, and support discharge planning.

Skills

Licensing & Certification

BLS (AHA/ARC)

Clinical reasoning

Communication

Computer skills

Instructions follow

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Physical Therapy license

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapist (PT) responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life in various healthcare settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical conditions through tests, examinations, and history to identify treatment needs.
• Develop and implement personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation plans using exercise and manual therapy techniques.
• Operate and maintain physical therapy equipment safely and effectively.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document outcomes accurately.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and optimal results.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.
• Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control and safety protocols, and support discharge planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Valid physical therapy license per state regulations.
• Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC).
• Strong clinical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English, PC skills, and ability to follow instructions.
• Physical ability to move, lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams and patients.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments, maintain focus, and work independently when required.

Key Duties & Attributes: Evaluation, treatment plan development, patient education, equipment operation, documentation, team collaboration, safety adherence, and ongoing professional development. The role demands critical thinking, technical proficiency, physical stamina, and excellent communication.