Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a skilled nursing facility in Monterey, CA as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
Current documentation of required immunizations and TB screening per facility policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with geriatrics, fall prevention programs, and restorative nursing protocols.
Experience using electronic medical record systems commonly used in post-acute care.

Assignment Details

Shift Hours: 0800-1630.
Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Guaranteed weekly hours: 36 per VMS position description.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits designed for traveling clinicians. Benefits may include medical coverage options, 401(k) matching, paid housing availability, travel and license reimbursement, 24/7 recruiter support, and referral programs.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide rehabilitative care in a skilled nursing environment to support functional recovery and safe discharge planning. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress. Document interventions and outcomes to support quality metrics and regulatory compliance.

Location Highlights

Monterey offers coastal recreation and cultural amenities within short drives.

Visit Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, both located in the city center, and access scenic drives along 17-Mile Drive within a 15–25 minute drive. Enjoy outdoor options such as Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, each within approximately 30–90 minutes, offering hiking, wildlife viewing, and coastal vistas. The area supports a coastal lifestyle with nearby beaches, a downtown entertainment district, and regional transit connections to Santa Cruz and Salinas.

EEO Statement

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. The employer is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.