Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job
Skowhegan, ME
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Skowhegan, Maine, United States
Start date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: 2,270–2,365 per week
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing setting (travel temporary assignment)
Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,270–$2,365 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Skilled nursing facility / long-term care
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving mobility, strength, balance, gait, and functional independence.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, ROM work, and appropriate modalities.
- Monitor resident progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Support discharge planning through collaboration with nursing, therapy colleagues, and other care providers; communicate progress and goals to residents and families as appropriate.
- Ensure patient safety, adherence to infection control protocols, accurate documentation in the electronic health record, and compliance with facility policies.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted physical therapy license (state-specific) to practice in the United States; ability to obtain Maine licensure if not already licensed.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
- CPR/BLS certification or equivalent (as required for clinical practice).
- Relevant experience in geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing settings preferred; strong comfort with documentation in electronic health records.
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and to meet the 13-week travel assignment requirements.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with an interdisciplinary team and residents’ families.
Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support a smooth start
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Assignment coordination and scheduling support
- Opportunity for assignment extensions based on performance and facility needs
- Consistent weekly pay and payroll processing
- Access to resources that support safe, compliant patient care and professional practice
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current listings and 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.
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Skowhegan, Maine, United States
Start date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: 2,270–2,365 per week
Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing setting (travel temporary assignment)
Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,270–$2,365 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Work setting: Skilled nursing facility / long-term care
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving mobility, strength, balance, gait, and functional independence.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, ROM work, and appropriate modalities.
- Monitor resident progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Support discharge planning through collaboration with nursing, therapy colleagues, and other care providers; communicate progress and goals to residents and families as appropriate.
- Ensure patient safety, adherence to infection control protocols, accurate documentation in the electronic health record, and compliance with facility policies.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted physical therapy license (state-specific) to practice in the United States; ability to obtain Maine licensure if not already licensed.
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
- CPR/BLS certification or equivalent (as required for clinical practice).
- Relevant experience in geriatric rehabilitation or skilled nursing settings preferred; strong comfort with documentation in electronic health records.
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and to meet the 13-week travel assignment requirements.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with an interdisciplinary team and residents’ families.
Benefits and Support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support a smooth start
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Assignment coordination and scheduling support
- Opportunity for assignment extensions based on performance and facility needs
- Consistent weekly pay and payroll processing
- Access to resources that support safe, compliant patient care and professional practice
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view current listings and 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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