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Ivy Rehab
Miami, Florida

Internal Traveler Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$126K - $130K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

State of Location

Florida

Position Summary

Join Ivy Rehab’s dedicated team where you’re not just an employee, but a valued teammate! Together, we provide world-class care in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA) services. Our culture promotes authenticity, inclusion, growth, community, and a passion for exceptional care for every patient.

Job Description

  • Ivy Rehab Internal Traveler Physical Therapist
  • Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Location: 795 Franklin Ave, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
  • Traveler Gross Compensation: $126000-$130000 per year
  • Relocation Assistance Available for Permanent Placement!
  • We have an exciting new Internal Travel opportunity at Ivy Rehab Network!

As a Travel Physical Therapist, you will be helping an adult orthopedic population live life to the fullest within the Ivy Rehab Network. Assignment durations are typically 13 weeks in length, and this is a full-time, clinical position with full benefits, PTO, CEU, 401k, Mentorship and much more.

This position is for a 13-week assignment in Franklin Lakes, NJ with potential for extension or converting to permanent staff.

  • About the Ivy Rehab Franklin Lakes Clinic
  • Join a large, fun veteran team of five Physical Therapists and eight support staff (PT Aides, Front Desk)

Great mentorship opportunities with many different specialties in the clinic and nearby offices, perfect for new graduates!

Beautiful office with an open layout and lots of natural sunlight

Treat a diverse orthopedic caseload including post-operative, sports medicine, Neuro/Vestibular, Medicare, and general musculoskeletal conditions

Daily expectation of 13 patients/day, inclusive of 1-2 new patient appointments

40% of patients are return patients or have been referred by current/past patients, showing significant loyalty to the Franklin Lakes team and local community

Why Travel with IVY?

Consistent employment! As an internal traveler you’ll always be a part of Ivy without having the uncertainty of your next assignment.

Better Compensation! Traveling internally, we offer better compensation packages, tax-free stipends, and perks!

Choose your Path! Our Critical Track, Ivy determines travel assignments, and our Flex Track, which allows you to choose travel opportunities that best fit your schedule.

Explore the country! Travel throughout our multi-state footprint while maintaining the stability of employment at one organization.

Benefits! As an internal traveler, you are eligible for a comprehensive full-benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, CEU reimbursement, licensure fee assistance, mentorship, PTO accrual, pet insurance & more!

Why Choose IVY?

Best Employer: A prestigious honor to be recognized by Modern Healthcare, signifying excellence in our industry and providing an outstanding workplace culture.

  • Exceeding Expectations: Deliver best-in-class care and witness exceptional patient outcomes.
  • Empowering Values: Live by values that prioritize teamwork, growth, and serving others.

Position Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
  • Current or pending licensure as a Physical Therapist within the respective state.
  • Dedication to exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

Gross compensation amounts are averaged over a 52-week period and include completion bonus & tax-free housing stipend/tax-free meals & incidentals stipend

We are committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of employment.

The compensation range listed reflects the good faith estimate of pay this organization reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. This range applies to the base salary or hourly rate only and does not include bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered.

We do not inquire about salary history as part of our hiring process.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruiting and employment process. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and organizational need. Any listed salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide world-class physical therapy care to an adult orthopedic population, including post-operative and sports medicine patients. Manage a daily caseload of approximately 13 patients, including new patient appointments, within a clinical setting.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program with current or pending state licensure. Candidates should be dedicated to achieving exceptional patient outcomes and quality of care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic RehabilitationPost-operative CareNeuro/Vestibular TherapyPatient CareMusculoskeletal Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Internal Traveler Physical Therapist at Ivy Rehab a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,185 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Ivy Rehab ranks #4 of 11 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Florida, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (139 salary observations; 627 listings), vs ~$92k nationally (3,467 salary observations; 12,186 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$128k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
58%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9% this job

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Physical Therapy

  • On-site

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ivy Rehab

Wellness and Fitness Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full medical, dental, vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Paid Time Off
CEU reimbursement
Licensure fee assistance
Mentorship
Relocation assistance
Pet insurance