Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Overview
Physical Therapist | Skilled Nursing Facility | Waldorf, Maryland, United States
Start date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: 2,679 to 2,812 per week
Guaranteed hours: 38 per week
Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
Setting: long-term care / nursing home
This is a travel - temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,679–2,812 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 38 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, five days per week
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Work setting: skilled nursing facility / long-term care

Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents’ mobility, balance, strength, and functional abilities to develop individualized PT plans of care.
- Implement and adjust treatment plans, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and equipment use, to maximize functional independence.
- Reassess progress regularly, document outcomes, and update goals in the patient record.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, OT, SLP, and case management) to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and caregiver training to support continuation of care post-discharge.
- Ensure compliance with professional standards, facility policies, and infection control protocols.

Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in the United States with eligibility to practice in Maryland.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in skilled nursing facility or geriatric rehab settings.
- Ability to meet guaranteed hours of 38 per week during the assignment.
- Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
- Facility-based, patient-centered approach with reliability and professionalism.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance
- 24/7 support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC during the assignment
- Coordinated scheduling and payroll processing aligned with the stated weekly pay

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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.