Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Monterey, California. Start date: 11/23/2026 for a 13‑week contract.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,567–$2,715 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5×8 Days (08:00–16:30)
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Assignment type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient evaluations to determine PT needs for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable, function‑focused goals.
• Provide evidence‑based interventions (e.g., therapeutic exercise, gait and balance training, functional mobility, manual therapy as appropriate).
• Reassess progress, document outcomes, and adjust plans to maximize functional recovery.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physicians) to coordinate care and progress toward discharge.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and strategies to maintain gains after discharge.

Requirements

• Active physical therapist license in California.
• Ability to work in a travel assignment and meet credentialing requirements.
• Experience or comfort working in a skilled nursing facility/geriatric rehab setting.
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
• Availability to work the stated shift and guaranteed hours (36 per week).

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated travel recruiter and assignment support.
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance.
• Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract.
• 13‑week assignment with potential extension opportunities.

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,567 to $2,715. Note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages will be discussed during the hiring process.

Schedule

5 × 8 day shift, working from 08:00 to 16:30, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week.