Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Overview
Physical Therapist in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. This travel assignment starts 10/05/2026 for 14 weeks, with guaranteed 35 hours per week and a shift from 08:00 to 16:30. Weekly pay ranges from $2,409 to $2,453. The assignment is described as a critical need in a skilled nursing setting.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,409–$2,453 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30 (5x8 days)
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities
- Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments of residents’ physical abilities to identify functional goals and develop a individualized treatment plan.
- Implement evidence-based PT interventions focusing on gait, balance, strength, ROM, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
- Document treatment sessions clearly in the resident’s medical record and communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitor safety, apply appropriate modalities and therapeutic exercises, and adapt plans based on patient response and goals.
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and transfer/ambulation strategies to support continuity of care after discharge.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice in New Mexico
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting with geriatric rehab needs
- Availability to commit to a 14-week travel assignment with 35 guaranteed hours per week
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills for collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
- Prior SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the duration
- Travel coordination and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter support during the assignment
- Access to additional opportunities through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.