Physical Therapy - PT SNF

Physical Therapy - PT SNF

Take a difference in a skilled nursing setting as a Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week assignment working 8:00 AM 4:30 PM with 35 guaranteed hours per week. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, treat, and develop individualized rehabilitation plans for residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, or functional decline. This role focuses on improving mobility, strength, balance, safety, and overall quality of life while collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
• LTC/SNF or Rehab experience required
• Active State Physical Therapist License required
• BLS Certification required
• Strong patient assessment and treatment planning skills required
• Experience with geriatric and rehabilitation populations preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team required
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required

Responsibilities include conducting physical therapy evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, administering therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, mobility and transfer training, strength and endurance conditioning, utilization of assistive devices and adaptive equipment, patient and caregiver education, monitoring and documenting patient progress, modifying treatment plans based on outcomes, participating in interdisciplinary care conferences, discharge planning, maintaining regulatory and clinical documentation standards, and ensuring compliance with all facility, state, and professional practice requirements within a skilled nursing environment.