Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility, Dilkon, Arizona, United States. Start date July 20, 2026 for 14 weeks. Weekly pay $2,503 to $2,651 per week. Guaranteed hours 30 with 40 hours scheduled. Shift options include 8- or 10-hour shifts. Setting: a critical access hospital with a predominantly outpatient ortho and neuro caseload.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,503–$2,651 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 30 hours guaranteed; 40 hours scheduled
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: 8- or 10-hour shifts (flex)
- Start date: July 20, 2026
- Setting: outpatient-focused caseload within a critical access hospital

Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic and neuro patients; establish and adjust individualized treatment plans.
- Implement evidence-based physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, neuro re-education, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and manual therapy as appropriate.
- Facilitate functional mobility, rehabilitation of daily activities, transfers, and gait retraining; provide patient and caregiver education; develop and monitor home exercise programs.
- Document assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge plans in a timely and compliant manner; communicate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to licensure requirements and facility policies; adapt care plans to patient tolerance and changing conditions.
- Collaborate with PT support staff and other disciplines to coordinate care and manage caseload effectively.

Requirements
- Active physical therapy license in Arizona or a compact/mobile state license accepted by Arizona (AZ or Compact license)
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic and neuro settings; preference for about 3 years of relevant practice
- Ability to work in a predominantly outpatient ortho and neuro caseload within a rural, critical access hospital environment

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support throughout the engagement, including dedicated recruiter assistance
- Travel and credentialing support to facilitate a smooth start
- Ongoing guidance through the assignment and potential extension opportunities

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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