Hospital | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist – Inpatient Acute Care | Cambridge, Massachusetts

We are seeking an experienced Travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week inpatient acute care assignment in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This on-site physical therapy job supports hospital-based acute care and ICU services in a collaborative environment, making it an excellent opportunity for a clinician with strong critical care experience and the ability to contribute with minimal orientation. Cambridge offers a vibrant, walkable setting known for its historic character, academic community, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Physical Therapy
• Position: Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based inpatient acute care and ICU
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,250
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 20, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, typically 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly; on-call hours are not included in the guarantee
• Work Arrangement: On-site travel assignment; local candidates are not eligible

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of professional Physical Therapy experience; extensive acute care experience is strongly preferred
• Recent inpatient and acute care experience, including experience treating ICU patients
• Experience documenting in Epic is required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to work independently and transition into the department with limited orientation
• Willingness to complete required assignment documentation and onboarding materials

Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult inpatients across acute care and ICU settings
• Develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on patient diagnoses, functional status, and clinical goals
• Provide mobility training, therapeutic exercise, balance interventions, transfer training, and discharge recommendations
• Monitor patient response to treatment and modify interventions as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document evaluations, daily treatment, progress, and discharge information accurately in Epic
• Support safe transitions of care through patient and caregiver education and appropriate discharge planning

Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and join a collaborative inpatient acute care team near Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.