Travel Physical Therapist – Acute Care - $2,181 per week
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Jacksonville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 04/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our team as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in Jacksonville, FL. 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 Florida Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC required.
- Minimum of 1 year of acute care or hospital-based physical therapy experience preferred. (Preferred)
- Experience with patient evaluation, development and implementation of individualized treatment plans, and patient/family education.
- Demonstrated competency in safe patient handling and materials handling practices.
- Ability to complete timely, accurate medical record documentation including daily notes, goal writing, discharge summaries, and letters of medical necessity.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration, discharge planning, and equipment ordering/trialing in a hospital setting preferred. (Preferred)
- Maintain professional licensure and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.
- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Shift: Day shift, 5x8 schedule.
- Duration: 13 week assignment.
- Positions Available: 1.
Location Highlights
Jacksonville offers coastal and urban lifestyle options within easy reach of outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. The city sits on the St. Johns River and Atlantic Ocean waterfronts with Jacksonville Beach approximately 20–30 minutes by car, and Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve about 15–25 minutes from downtown.Enjoy the Riverside and Avondale historic neighborhoods with restaurants and shops within a 5–15 minute commute from central Jacksonville. For outdoor activities, Hopkins Prairie, Big Talbot Island State Park and Fort George Island offer hiking and shoreline access within 20–30 minute drives, supporting an adventurous, coastal lifestyle and suburban living options.
The Jacksonville International Airport is roughly 20 minutes from downtown, providing regional and national flight connections for travel.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care and provide a benefits package designed for travel clinicians.- Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support available by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses and travel and license reimbursement.
- Housing assistance options available.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Work full-time in a hospital environment while exploring Jacksonville and the surrounding area. Your work will focus on safe patient handling, interdisciplinary collaboration, and timely documentation to support patient discharge and continuity of care.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Thank you for your time and responsiveness. A recruiter will contact you with next steps if your qualifications match the role.
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Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #442091. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Jackson Therapy Partners
Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year.Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do.
Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.