Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join our traveling Physical Therapist team in Fallon, NV at a hospital facility where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree).
Current Physical Therapy license in the State of Nevada required prior to start of assignment.
BLS certification required.
Demonstrated clinical competency appropriate to inpatient hospital care, including evaluation, plan of care development, skilled intervention, and discharge planning.
Experience with typical hospital patient care equipment, evaluation tools, therapeutic modalities, electronic medical records, and standard documentation practices required.
Ability to perform direct patient care tasks including transfers, gait training, and use of proper body mechanics; may be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, patients, and families.
Willingness to adapt to varying caseloads, schedules, and department productivity standards.
Preferred: Additional related education or acute care hospital experience.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Hospital.
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Hours: 07:30–16:30.
Assignment Duration: 13 Week travel assignment.
Start Window: May–August timeframe for assignment start.
Float Requirement: May be required to float to other facilities within the regional system.

Location Highlights

Fallon, NV offers an accessible high-desert lifestyle with nearby outdoor recreation and regional services.

Fallon is adjacent to the Lahontan Reservoir, approximately 10 miles from the city center, providing boating and fishing opportunities and close access to the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge about 15 miles away for birding and trails. The city sits roughly 60 miles east of Reno, offering commuter access to a larger urban center and Reno-Tahoe International Airport for regional flights. Fallon features a small-town, agricultural community character with local museums, historic downtown district attractions, and seasonal events that support a quieter, suburban lifestyle with easy access to desert and mountain adventure options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.