Travel Physical Therapist Job
Physical Therapist with a geriatrics focus is sought for a travel assignment in Knightdale, NC. Start date: May 4, 2026. This 13-week assignment offers 35 guaranteed hours per week, with shifts from 08:00 to 16:30, five days per week, in a skilled nursing facility setting. Compensation is $1,888–$1,983 per week.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,888–$1,983 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
- Start date: May 4, 2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing facility
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations; develop and update individualized plans of care.
- Implement interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and activities of daily living (ADL) training.
- Monitor progress, document in the electronic health record, and adjust the plan of care as patient needs evolve.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology) to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety, fall prevention, and activity modifications; provide clear documentation of education given.
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, infection control practices, and privacy regulations; maintain professional communication with the care team.
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in North Carolina or eligible for NC licensure
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing settings preferred
- Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- CPR/BLS certification preferred or current
- Eligible to work in the United States and participate in a 13-week travel assignment starting May 4, 2026
Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific travel support and onboarding assistance
- Credentialing and onboarding coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the contract
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If this role isn’t a perfect match, you’re invited to explore other open physical therapy opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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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