Travel Physical Therapist - $3,282 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Petaluma, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Santa Rosa Post Acute is a leading Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our residents. We provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to support our patients’ recovery and improve their overall well-being. Our team is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and professional development, and we are currently seeking an experienced Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team.

Position Overview: As a Physical Therapist at Santa Rosa Post Acute, you will be responsible for assessing and treating patients to help them regain physical function and improve mobility. Working within a collaborative healthcare team, you’ll design and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence and enhance the quality of life for our residents.

Key Responsibilities: Perform thorough evaluations to assess patients’ physical abilities and develop personalized treatment plans.
Provide physical therapy interventions to improve strength, mobility, and functional abilities.
Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, safe movement techniques, and home modifications.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including occupational therapists, nurses, and physicians, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans in accordance with facility policies.
Ensure that care plans align with regulatory requirements and best practices in physical therapy.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Valid Physical Therapy license in [State].
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or similar healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, therapeutic modalities, and adaptive equipment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

Slate Healthcare Job ID #3b868fd0-7c7f-4145-9d4e-793ad67892cd. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.