Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job
Carmichael, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Carmichael, California. This opportunity starts on 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay ranges from $2,587 to $2,593 per week, with a 35-hour minimum per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. The role is in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,587–$2,593 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive PT evaluations upon admission and during regular reassessments to establish baseline function, identify goals, and guide the plan of care for residents with diverse geriatric conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans targeting mobility, strength, balance, gait quality, activities of daily living independence, and fall risk reduction; adjust as progress occurs.
- Provide hands-on therapy sessions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual techniques, equipment use, and appropriate modalities per plan of care.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and progress; document with timely, accurate records; communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team, families, and physicians; participate in care conferences.
- Educate residents and family caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, fall prevention, energy conservation, and equipment use to support continuity of care after SNF discharge.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, state and federal regulations, documentation standards, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Availability to start 11/30/2026 and commit to a 13-week travel assignment; flexibility to adapt to assignment needs.
- Ability to work the 08:00–16:30 shift on a 5x8 schedule and provide 35 hours per week; reliable attendance and timeliness.
- Experience delivering physical therapy services to geriatric or skilled nursing facility populations; familiarity with SNF care processes and goals.
- Strong documentation skills, proficiency with electronic medical records, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team.
- Willingness to comply with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and assignment-specific guidelines; ability to adapt to a SNF setting.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 support for clinical questions, credentialing, and scheduling needs
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate a swift start
- Extension opportunities based on performance, patient needs, and facility demand
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Carmichael, California. This opportunity starts on 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay ranges from $2,587 to $2,593 per week, with a 35-hour minimum per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. The role is in a skilled nursing facility setting.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,587–$2,593 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 11/30/2026
- Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive PT evaluations upon admission and during regular reassessments to establish baseline function, identify goals, and guide the plan of care for residents with diverse geriatric conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans targeting mobility, strength, balance, gait quality, activities of daily living independence, and fall risk reduction; adjust as progress occurs.
- Provide hands-on therapy sessions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual techniques, equipment use, and appropriate modalities per plan of care.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and progress; document with timely, accurate records; communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team, families, and physicians; participate in care conferences.
- Educate residents and family caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, fall prevention, energy conservation, and equipment use to support continuity of care after SNF discharge.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, state and federal regulations, documentation standards, infection control, and patient confidentiality.
Requirements
- Availability to start 11/30/2026 and commit to a 13-week travel assignment; flexibility to adapt to assignment needs.
- Ability to work the 08:00–16:30 shift on a 5x8 schedule and provide 35 hours per week; reliable attendance and timeliness.
- Experience delivering physical therapy services to geriatric or skilled nursing facility populations; familiarity with SNF care processes and goals.
- Strong documentation skills, proficiency with electronic medical records, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team.
- Willingness to comply with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and assignment-specific guidelines; ability to adapt to a SNF setting.
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 support for clinical questions, credentialing, and scheduling needs
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate a swift start
- Extension opportunities based on performance, patient needs, and facility demand
Find more opportunities
If you would like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
PAY DISCLAIMER RULE:
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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