What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active New Hampshire PT license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility required. Client prefers clinicians with prior SNF experience managing post-acute care and long-term residents.
- Demonstrated proficiency with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs, electronic medical records experience preferred.
- Ability to manage caseloads that include transfers, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and ADL retraining.
- Vaccination and health screening requirements will follow facility policy. Additional client-specific requirements may be communicated during onboarding.
- Preferred: prior travel PT experience and experience with assistive device training and fall prevention programs.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Shift Name: Days.
Location Highlights
Manchester, NH offers a mix of urban amenities and New England outdoor access. The city is home to the SNHU Riverwalk and the historic Millyard district and is approximately 20 miles from the White Mountain National Forest for hiking and skiing. Manchester is about a 1-hour drive to the Lakes Region with Lake Winnipesaukee and offers commuter access via Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and I-93. The area supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with cultural amenities such as the Palace Theatre and Currier Museum of Art, and outdoor options like the Merrimack River waterfront and nearby state parks for year-round recreation.
EEO Statement
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 clinicians. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.