Travel Physical Therapist General Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Physical Therapist, General, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, United States. This travel travel-temporary assignment starts August 10, 2026, spans 13 weeks, and offers a weekly pay range of $2,342 to $2,451 per week with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift: Days. The role occurs in a long-term care nursing home setting, providing direct patient care and therapy services to residents while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,342 - $2,451 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days (M-F)
- Start date: August 10, 2026
- Setting: Long-term care – Nursing home
- Employment type: Travel – Temporary assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations for residents in the long-term care setting, establishing individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, endurance, and functional independence.
- Regularly reassess progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and document progress and outcomes in the resident’s medical records per regulatory and facility standards.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work to coordinate care, discharge planning, and resident education.
- Provide resident and family education on home exercise programs, safety, fall prevention, and functional strategies to maximize quality of life and independence.

Requirements
- Active physical therapy license in good standing (South Dakota licensure or eligibility to practice in SD)
- Ability to work in a days shift, Monday through Friday
- Experience or comfort delivering PT services in a geriatric/long-term care setting (preferred)
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adhere to regulatory guidelines and facility policies

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- 13-week assignment
- Travel assignment support from a dedicated recruiter to assist with onboarding, scheduling, and questions
- Ongoing support throughout the assignment to ensure smooth transitions and compliance

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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.

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