Overview
Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility in Waterville, Maine. Start date: 11/02/2026. This is a travel, temporary assignment for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours and a weekly pay range of $2,426–$2,500. Shift pattern is 5x8 days, with duties conducted during daytime hours (08:00–16:30). Setting: skilled nursing facility environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,426–$2,500 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility; travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations for residents, establishing individualized treatment plans aligned with short- and long-term goals.
- Administer therapeutic interventions, including gait training, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular reeducation, balance training, and functional mobility activities.
- Monitor progress, document outcomes, adjust treatment plans, and communicate changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Implement discharge planning and progress toward functional goals, collaborating with nursing, physicians, and therapy aides as needed.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, documentation requirements, and facility policies; participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Requirements
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program
- Active Physical Therapist license and eligibility to practice in Maine (or current licensure as applicable)
- Experience in or demonstrated comfort with a skilled nursing/geriatric rehabilitation setting
- Ability to participate in a travel assignment and meet the schedule requirements above
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; proficient in patient documentation and progress reporting
- Capacity to work the stated shift and maintain the guaranteed hours

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Housing assistance options available
- Extension opportunities for ongoing assignments

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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.

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