Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Cedar Grove, NJ
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. This travel - temporary assignment starts on 10/18/2026 for 12 weeks, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week and a scheduled shift from 08:00 to 16:30 (5x8 days). The position is within a skilled nursing facility setting and offers a travel assignment structure designed for interim coverage.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,435–$2,529 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 12 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30 (5x8 days)
- Start date: 10/18/2026
- Setting: skilled nursing facility, travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ physical therapy needs and develop individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and goals.
- Implement therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility activities.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve documented rehabilitation goals.
- Document treatments, progress, and outcomes in the medical record per facility policy and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physicians) to coordinate care and discharge planning.
- Ensure patient safety, proper documentation, and infection control during therapy sessions.

Requirements
- Current, valid Physical Therapist license to practice in New Jersey or eligibility for NJ licensure.
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility environment and participate in a 12-week travel assignment.
- Strong documentation and communication skills; comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Availability to start on or before 10/18/2026 and commit to the 12-week assignment in Cedar Grove, NJ.
- Demonstrated professionalism and reliability in clinical settings.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to view additional travel and temporary assignments that may fit your skills and location preferences.

PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
Share

Apply for this position

Required*
We've received your resume. Click here to update it.
Attach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resume

Paste your resume here or Attach resume file

Human Check*