Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,408 to $2,608 per week in Garden City, NY

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Garden City, NY, Home Health, where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and we’ll connect you with a recruiter who'll reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from a program accredited by APTA or equivalent.
• Current, active, and unencumbered New York State Physical Therapist license required prior to start.
• BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of recent physical therapy experience preferred. (Preferred)
• Experience providing in-home therapy or working in Home Health settings required.
• Experience supervising and collaborating with PTAs and home health aides preferred.
• Ability to perform patient evaluations, develop and update plans of care, and document patient progress in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance for home visits.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills including electronic documentation, email, and online training platforms.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Evenings.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8.
• Assignment Type: Travel, temporary help.
• Start/End Window: Assignment runs from mid-May through mid-August (assignment length provided by client).
• Clinical Oversight: Provides skilled physical therapy per physician plan of care and may supervise PTAs and home health aides as assigned.

Location Highlights

Garden City, NY offers suburban living with convenient access to regional attractions and transit. Located on Long Island, Garden City is approximately 20 miles east of Manhattan and a 25–35 minute LIRR commute to Penn Station. The village is near Eisenhower Park and Belmont Park, providing expansive green space, golf facilities, and seasonal events within a 5–10 minute drive. Commuter options include multiple LIRR stations and easy access to major parkways, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with quick access to New York City cultural destinations, beaches on the south shore within a 15–25 minute drive, and local dining and retail along Franklin Avenue.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. The benefits package includes medical coverage, 401k matching, recruiter support, referral bonuses, paid housing options, and travel and license reimbursement. Details will be provided by your recruiter.

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.

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.