Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Healthforce • Silver City, IA

4d • $2,462 - $2,596 • Onsite

About The Position

This opening supports a licensed PT providing rehab services within a skilled nursing facility. The role involves performing initial and ongoing assessments of residents to determine rehabilitation needs and establish measurable goals. The Physical Therapist will develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care, delivering evidence-based interventions and modalities as appropriate. Direct therapeutic sessions will be provided, progress monitored, and treatment plans adjusted to optimize function and safety. The position requires meticulous documentation of evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge planning in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements. Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, including nursing, OT, speech therapy, and physicians, is essential for coordinating care and supporting resident outcomes. The role also includes contributing to discharge planning and making referrals to community resources or follow-up services as needed.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapist license in New Mexico (or eligibility/credentialing as applicable)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent PT degree from an accredited program
• Experience in geriatric or skilled nursing rehabilitation preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a long-term care setting and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
• Availability to commit to a 13-week travel assignment starting 08/31/2026

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of residents to determine rehabilitation needs and establish measurable goals.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care, delivering evidence-based interventions and modalities as appropriate.
• Provide direct therapeutic sessions, monitor progress, and adjust treatment plans to optimize function and safety.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge planning in accordance with regulatory and facility requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, OT, speech therapy, physicians) to coordinate care and support resident outcomes.
• Contribute to discharge planning and referrals to community resources or follow-up services as needed.

Benefits

• Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter and ongoing assignment support
• 24/7 clinical and scheduling support to assist during the assignment
• Competitive weekly pay aligned to the stated range
• Opportunity for contract extension or renewal based on performance and facility need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level