Physical Therapist / PT

Physical Therapist / PT – Travel Assignment

Company: ND Global Consulting Services, Inc.

Position: Physical Therapist / PT

Location: New Jersey

Job Type: Contract / Travel Healthcare Assignment

Schedule: Based on facility and assignment needs

Job Summary

ND Global Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist / PT for a travel healthcare assignment in New Jersey.

The Physical Therapist will provide patient evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, patient and family education, documentation, and care coordination in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate will have experience working in an acute care environment and be able to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and assess functional status, mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and rehabilitation needs.
• Establish individualized plans of care and treatment programs based on patient condition, physician orders, and clinical goals.
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain, and support recovery.
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety precautions, home exercise programs, mobility techniques, and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Complete billing and required documentation in accordance with facility, regulatory, and assignment requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation staff, case managers, patients, and families to support continuity of care.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment when managing moderately complex patient cases.
• Participate in clinical team communication, orientation support, and competency development as needed.
• Support lead clinicians and contribute to safe, effective patient care delivery.
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, infection-control procedures, patient safety standards, and NDGCS requirements.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy academic program.
• 0–4 years of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide skilled therapy interventions.
• Strong documentation, communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must meet all onboarding, credentialing, background check, and compliance requirements before assignment.

Preferred Experience

• Acute care experience in a large hospital or academic medical setting.
• Prior travel healthcare or contract assignment experience.
• Board certification as a specialist in an area suitable for acute care practice is preferred.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Experience supporting patient mobility, discharge planning, rehabilitation goals, and functional recovery.

Work Environment

This role may be based in a hospital, acute care facility, rehabilitation setting, or other assigned clinical environment. The Physical Therapist must be comfortable working with patients who have varying levels of mobility, medical complexity, and rehabilitation needs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through this Indeed posting with an updated resume.

Candidates may also send their resume directly to:

[email protected]

Qualified applicants will be contacted by ND Global Consulting Services, Inc. for screening, credential review, and next-step instructions.