Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,771 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from accredited schools approved by the APTA
• Active State License is Required to Start the Assignment
• BLS Certification May Be Required from AHA or ARC
• Utah PT license is required.
• MSPT or DPT degree from an accredited PT program.
• Must pass the NPTE.
• Experience with neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses.
• Ability to complete a thorough chart review and understand lab values and weight bearing precautions.
• Previous use of mobility devices and lift systems.
• Understanding of back braces, UE/LE positioning devices, and hip, spine, and cardiac precautions.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 7:00AM-7:00PM.
• Shift days: Friday-Sunday, plus one mid-week shift.
• Alternate weekends are required.
• Cross training on the acute care side will occur during week two.
• Floating to the acute care side of the hospital may be required based on census.
• Documentation systems: EPIC and UDS.
• Equipment used includes Sara Stedy, Vector, BITS, BURT, Bioness H200 UE, ARJO mobility device and mechanical lift, Liko overhead lift, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.

Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, On-Time Pay because that's how it should be
• Full Medical Benefits & 401k Matching Plan
• 24/7 Recruiter: Your main point of contact available by text, phone or email
• Competitive Referral Bonuses
• 100% Paid Housing Available
• Travel & License Reimbursement

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as a travel PT and get the flexibility, stability, and growth you deserve. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore your favorite locations while maintaining job security in diverse settings nationwide. Choose from a variety of career options including direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts using ProVenture, our AI-enhanced career app designed for therapy professionals like you.

Location Highlights

Salt Lake City offers direct access to both urban amenities and mountain recreation. Sugar House Park is about 10 minutes from central Salt Lake City, and Big Cottonwood Canyon provides hiking and skiing access within about 20 to 30 minutes. Downtown features Temple Square and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, while TRAX light rail connects key neighborhoods, the University of Utah, and Salt Lake City International Airport. Antelope Island State Park sits about 45 minutes away on the Great Salt Lake, and nearby Park City offers additional dining, festivals, and mountain activities within about 35 minutes.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #463571. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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