Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job
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Healthforce
Waterville, ME, US
Summary
Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care to improve resident mobility, strength, and functional independence. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and document all assessments and progress notes.
Job Description
Overview
Physical Therapist needed for a travel assignment in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting in Waterville, Maine. Start date: December 1, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,366–$2,500 per week, with Guaranteed Hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). This role provides direct PT services to residents in a SNF, focusing on rehabilitation and functional mobility within a geriatric care environment.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,366–$2,500 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Start date: 12/01/2026
- Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Travel assignment with structured support
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments to guide individualized treatment plans
- Deliver PT interventions including therapeutic exercises, gait and balance training, ROM advancement, and functional mobility activities
- Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes clearly in resident medical records
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and fall prevention
- Coordinate care with nursing, therapy colleagues, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize rehabilitation goals
- Ensure patient safety, apply infection control practices, and maintain compliant documentation and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Active Physical Therapist license in the United States (eligible for licensure in Maine as applicable)
- Ability to work the stated shift schedule in a Skilled Nursing Facility environment
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Commitment to a 13-week travel assignment starting 12/01/2026
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
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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.
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Founded
1993
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Fort Myers