Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,312 to $2,512 per week in West Orange, NJ

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in West Orange, NJ working in home health. You will evaluate and treat patients to support recovery from injury and management of chronic conditions while providing care across Morris and Essex counties. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Active NJ Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in home health, acute, or subacute settings (required).
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum education requirement: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in homecare visits across multiple counties preferred.
• Strong accountability, patience, and communication skills preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–16:00.
• Scheduled days: Monday through Friday, 08:00–16:30 noted in order details; confirm exact daily hours with recruiter.
• Weekly hour expectation: 40 hours guaranteed.
• On-call/weekend requirement: one weekend a month if possible.
• Coverage area: Morris and Essex counties. Mileage reimbursed between patient visits from first patient to last patient.
• May be required to float within the local coverage area as needed.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide home health physical therapy services to diverse patient populations in West Orange and surrounding communities. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, treatment planning, documentation of patient progress, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and safe discharge plans.

Location Highlights

West Orange, NJ offers convenient access to urban and outdoor amenities. The township is approximately 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan with NJ Transit and bus connections available for regional commuting, and it sits within close driving distance to South Mountain Reservation and Eagle Rock Reservation, both offering hiking trails and scenic overlooks. The area features historic attractions such as Thomas Edison National Historical Park and local dining options in nearby Livingston and Montclair within a 10–20 minute drive, supporting a suburban lifestyle with cultural and recreational opportunities.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.