Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist - $2,642 per week

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Skilled Nursing Physical Therapist (PT) to join a quality-driven SNF focused on restoring mobility, independence, and quality of life for short-term rehab and long-term care patients.

This role is ideal for clinicians who value 1:1 patient care , interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful functional outcomes. New Grad PTs welcome with mentorship available.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
• Develop and update individualized plans of care (POC)
• Provide 1:1 skilled therapy to primarily Medicare patients
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, SLP, and rehab leadership
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries
• Educate patients and families on mobility, safety, and recovery

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Active (or pending) state PT license
• SNF experience preferred, not required
• Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend (travel roles)
• License reimbursement & relocation assistance
• $1,200 CEU allowance
• 401(k), disability, life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18343284. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:PT SNF/ALF,07:00:00-15:00:00

About Critical Connection, inc

This isnʼt just a job you are looking for. You are building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when itʼs the right move.

We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.

CCI gives you access to opportunities with the best healthcare organizations and private practices

throughout the United States. We understand these healthcare providers' needs and the company culture,allowing us to connect you with the right employer foryour career goals, skills, and financial objectives.Submitting yourprofileis just the start. We meet withyou to learn more about who you are, both as ahealthcare professional and as a person - your dreams,your strengths, and your values. Then you can leave thetravelsearch to us. There is no stress, no hassles, no timewasted searching multiple want ads and job placementwebsites - just the best opportunities for you.CCIʼs commitment to getting to know each candidateguarantees the best professional andpersonal fit between CCI candidates and healthcareemployers. Make the connection today!