Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Hackensack, NJ at a skilled nursing facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active New Jersey Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
- Client requires experience treating geriatric populations and familiarity with post-acute care protocols preferred.
- Ability to complete documentation in electronic medical records systems. Experience with SNF-focused EMRs preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Details: Days 0830-1630.
- Shift Pattern: 5x8.
- Start: ASAP.
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks.
Location Highlights
Hackensack offers convenient access to urban and outdoor amenities within short commutes. The city is approximately 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan and a 20–30 minute drive to the George Washington Bridge, providing rapid transit options to New York City. Hackensack is adjacent to the Hackensack River and within about 20 minutes of Saddle River County Park and Overpeck County Park, offering riverside trails, picnic areas, and canoe/kayak access for outdoor recreation. Local features include the Bergen County Cultural Center and the Shops at Riverside Square, both within a short commute, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with dining, arts, and retail options. Recreational routes along the Hackensack River Greenway provide walking and biking opportunities, and multiple NJ Transit bus lines and nearby commuter rail options permit transit access to regional destinations and NYC.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include medical options, 401k matching, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, weekly pay, recruiter support, and referral bonuses.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility and stability while working in diverse settings. Opportunities include travel contracts, temp-to-hire, and direct hire. A recruiter will provide further assignment details.
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.
