Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist

Company: American Traveler
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Physical Therapist for a travel job in Morristown, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Physical Therapist - Discipline: Therapy - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 10 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview - Shift: Days, 5x8hrs - Hours: 40 hrs/wk - Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 - Length: 10 weeks - Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health assignments in Morris County requiring NJ licensure and recent home health experience. Details - Home health setting serving patients throughout Morris County - Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with no weekend shifts - Candidates may be required to float to a nearby sister hospital as needed - Patient documentation is completed using Epic; prior Epic experience is preferred Requirements - Active New Jersey PT license required if applicable - Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program - Home health experience required - English language proficiency required - Board certification as a specialist and experience in acute care are preferred - Epic EMR experience preferred - Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted Additional Information - Responsibilities include patient evaluation, developing and implementing plans of care, providing interventions, performing patient and family education, and appropriate documentation and billing - May support clinical competency development, orient new staff, and serve as a clinical instructor for students - Assigned at the main orientation location in Morristown, NJ - First-time travelers will be considered - Assignment limited to one calendar year; a break of 30-60 days is required before returning - Blue scrubs are required American Traveler Job ID P-667486. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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