Travel physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist Location: Unity, New Hampshire Facility: Sullivan County Health Care Contract Length: 14 Weeks Schedule: 36 Hours/Week Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) / Long-Term Care We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team in Unity, New Hampshire , for a 14-week contract assignment . The Physical Therapist will provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will be committed to helping patients improve mobility, strength, balance, functional independence, and overall quality of life. This position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule and provides an excellent opportunity for a travel PT to gain valuable experience working with a diverse resident population in a supportive skilled nursing environment. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments of residents. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each resident’s functional needs, goals, and medical condition. Provide therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, gait training, balance activities, strengthening, and other appropriate interventions. Assist residents in improving mobility, strength, coordination, endurance, balance, and activities of daily living. Provide treatment to residents recovering from illness, injury, surgery, hospitalization, or other medical conditions. Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate. Document evaluations, treatments, progress notes, and discharge information accurately and in a timely manner. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings as required. Educate residents, families, and caregivers regarding therapeutic exercises, mobility techniques, safety precautions, and home exercise programs. Recommend appropriate assistive devices and provide training in their safe use when indicated. Promote fall prevention, safe mobility, and functional independence. Follow facility policies, infection-control procedures, safety standards, and applicable professional practice guidelines. Maintain appropriate communication with nursing and other clinical staff regarding resident progress and changes in condition. Support a resident-centered approach that respects each individual’s preferences, dignity, safety, and quality of life. Requirements Current and active Physical Therapist (PT) license in New Hampshire. Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program. Previous experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, or a similar setting preferred. Strong knowledge of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional mobility. Excellent clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple residents and competing clinical priorities. Current BLS certification #J-18808-Ljbffr