Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Overview Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Carmichael, California. This opportunity starts on 11/30/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours. Weekly pay ranges from $2,587 to $2,593 per week, with a 35-hour minimum per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with hours from 08:00 to 16:30. The role is in a skilled nursing facility setting. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,587-$2,593 per week Guaranteed hours: 35 per week Contract duration: 13 weeks Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00-16:30 Start date: 11/30/2026 Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility Responsibilities Perform comprehensive PT evaluations upon admission and during regular reassessments to establish baseline function, identify goals, and guide the plan of care for residents with diverse geriatric conditions Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans targeting mobility, strength, balance, gait quality, activities of daily living independence, and fall risk reduction; adjust as progress occurs Provide hands-on therapy sessions including therapeutic exercises, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, manual techniques, equipment use, and appropriate modalities per plan of care Monitor clinical outcomes and progress; document with timely, accurate records; communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team, families, and physicians; participate in care conferences Educate residents and family caregivers on home exercise programs, safety strategies, fall prevention, energy conservation, and equipment use to support continuity of care after SNF discharge Ensure compliance with facility policies, state and federal regulations, documentation standards, infection control, and patient confidentiality Requirements Availability to start 11/30/2026 and commit to a 13-week travel assignment; flexibility to adapt to assignment needs Ability to work the 08:00-16:30 shift on a 5x8 schedule and provide 35 hours per week; reliable attendance and timeliness Experience delivering physical therapy services to geriatric or skilled nursing facility populations; familiarity with SNF care processes and goals Strong documentation skills, proficiency with electronic medical records, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team Willingness to comply with facility policies, regulatory requirements, and assignment-specific guidelines; ability to adapt to a SNF setting Benefits and Support Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment 24/7 support for clinical questions, credentialing, and scheduling needs Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate a swift start Extension opportunities based on performance, patient needs, and facility demand PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr