Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Overview
Physical Therapist, General — Rochester, New York — travel assignment starting 09/21/2026. Weekly pay range: $2,501–$2,653 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Guaranteed hours: none. Setting: hospital-based acute care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,501–$2,653 per week
- Guaranteed hours: none
- Shift: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5x8 Days)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Facility/work setting: hospital, acute care/medical-surgical environment
- Orientation: 36 hours

Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for adults and geriatrics in acute care, with emphasis on post-operative ortho/spine/neuro care.
- Conduct mobility work, transfers (including Hoyer), gait training, and assistive-device training; support discharge planning and patient/family education.
- Manage respiratory basics (oxygen therapy) and cardiac/pulmonary considerations (e.g., CHF, COPD) as part of the PT plan.
- Support neuro rehab needs (post-stroke, vestibular) and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document care in the charting system (EPIC) and participate in rounding with the broader care team; coordinate with interpretation services, social services, and unit secretary as needed.
- May float to different units based on patient census and unit needs while maintaining high-quality PT care. Population served: Adults and geriatrics; common diagnoses include joint replacement, spine/neurosurgery, GI/vascular surgery, amputations, stroke, dementia, CHF, COPD, pneumonia, sepsis, and related conditions.

Requirements
- NY license required in hand to submit
- BLS certification
- EPIC charting experience required
- Minimum 1 year RN experience
- Comfortable with patient-ratio expectations around 1:14
- First-time travelers accepted; local candidates not eligible (must be >75 miles from facility)

Benefits and Support
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Travel assignment with ongoing clinical support throughout the contract
- Competitive weekly pay reflected above
- Eligibility rules: first-time travelers accepted; local candidates not eligible

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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