Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Overview Physical Therapist in a travel temporary assignment specializing in skilled nursing care. Location: Decatur, Alabama, United States. Start date: 07/06/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,086–$2,157 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 08:00–16:30. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility. Employment type: Travel - temporary assignment. Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Key Highlights Start date: 07/06/2026 Contract duration: 13 weeks Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week Shift: 08:00–16:30 Location: Decatur, Alabama (skilled nursing care setting) Weekly pay: $2,086–$2,157 per week Responsibilities Assess residents’ PT needs and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with functional goals Deliver PT interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance activities, range of motion, and pain management Monitor progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans based on patient response and interdisciplinary input Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and disease/condition management Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning, goal attainment, and coordination of care Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records and ensure compliance with regulatory and facility policies Requirements Active Physical Therapist license in Alabama or eligible for licensure Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting and participate in a travel assignment Willingness to commit to a 13-week assignment Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team Proficiency with electronic health records and standard PT documentation Benefits and Support Guaranteed hours: 35 per week Weekly pay: $2,086–$2,157 per week 13-week travel assignment Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including credentialing coordination Onboarding and orientation support to facilitate a smooth start #J-18808-Ljbffr