Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,333 per week

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Outpatient - (PT)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2298.00 - $2368.00

This Physical Therapist opportunity is based in Hackensack, New Jersey, a dynamic city in Bergen County just minutes from New York City. Hackensack offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience, with easy access to major highways and public transportation into Manhattan. The area is known for its excellent restaurants, diverse cultural communities, shopping destinations such as the nearby Garden State Plaza, and proximity to parks and green spaces along the Hackensack River. Residents enjoy high-quality schools, safe neighborhoods, and the energy of the greater NYC metro area without sacrificing everyday convenience. The position is within a modern, well-equipped healthcare environment that supports high-quality physical therapy services. Therapists work with advanced rehabilitation technology, well-maintained treatment spaces, and access to a full complement of evaluation and treatment tools. The culture emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional growth, with strong support from leadership and interdisciplinary colleagues. As a Physical Therapist in this role, you will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to adult and geriatric patients, and possibly select adolescent populations depending on the setting. Responsibilities include performing detailed initial evaluations, developing individualized plans of care, setting functional goals, and delivering therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s needs. Common clinical presentations may include orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation (such as total hip and knee replacements, rotator cuff repairs, and spinal procedures), neurologic conditions, balance and gait impairments, and general deconditioning. Your typical day will involve coordinating closely with physicians, nurses, occupational and speech therapists, and case managers to ensure safe, effective, and efficient patient care and discharge planning. You will provide patient and family education on home exercise programs, safety strategies, mobility training, and strategies to optimize long-term function and independence. Documentation is completed using an electronic medical record system, allowing for efficient charting and communication across the care team. Depending on the specific setting (outpatient, acute care, or inpatient rehabilitation), patient caseload and ratios may vary. Outpatient schedules typically provide a steady flow of patients throughout the day, allowing for structured one-on-one sessions and progressive treatment plans. In acute care or inpatient rehab, you may see a range of 8–14 patients per day, with an emphasis on early mobility, functional training, and safe discharge planning. Shifts are generally daytime hours with potential for some weekend or holiday coverage, shared among team members to support work-life balance. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist seeking to practice in a clinically rich environment with diverse diagnoses, supportive colleagues, and access to leading-edge healthcare resources. Working in Hackensack positions you within one of the most robust healthcare regions in the country, while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of northern New Jersey and immediate proximity to New York City’s cultural, educational, and recreational offerings.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Outpatient
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

License and OP experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Travel experience is preferred

Facility Location
“A City in Motion” is the motto for Hackensack; a suburb of New York City, only 12 miles to Midtown Manhattan and 7 miles to the George Washington Bridge. Some historic points of interest are the First Dutch Reformed Church building which was built in 1696, the city’s Main Street where one of the first Woolworth buildings exist, as well as the headquarters of United Jersey Bank.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3557257. 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: Physical Therapist - Outpatient - (PT)

About AMN Healthcare Allied

Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education