Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a travel Physical Therapist assignment in Chelsea, MA where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. For licensure prior to 2016, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is acceptable. Licensure from 2016 onward requires completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
- Active Massachusetts Physical Therapist license required prior to start of assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- 1-2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in hospital, rehabilitation, or ambulatory/outpatient settings required.
- Orthopedic physical therapy experience required.
- Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred.
- Demonstrated skills in patient assessment, plan-of-care development, goal setting, documentation, and outcome evaluation.
- Experience supervising PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations preferred.
Assignment Details
- Facility type: Hospital (Outpatient physical therapy clinic).
- Shift: Days.
- Shift hours: 08:00–16:30.
- Assignment start: June 2026; 13-week assignment.
- Setting includes outpatient clinic duties with periodic expectations to coordinate with hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives.
Location Highlights
Chelsea, MA offers convenient access to urban and coastal amenities. Chelsea is adjacent to downtown Boston, approximately a 15–25 minute drive or a short MBTA commute to central Boston, and lies near the waterfront along the Mystic River. The area is minutes from the Revere Beach shoreline, offering a 3-mile boardwalk and coastal recreation, and is within a 20–30 minute drive of popular destinations such as the Boston Harbor Islands and the Freedom Trail. Chelsea suits clinicians seeking an urban-suburban lifestyle with quick access to city cultural attractions, commuter transit options, and nearby coastal outdoor activities.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical plans, 401k options, recruiter support, referral incentives, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement as applicable to the contract.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join this travel assignment to support patient recovery in an outpatient hospital clinic while gaining clinical experience and continuity of care. A recruiter will provide additional assignment specifics and next steps.
EEO Statement
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 are committed to an inclusive environment for all applicants.
