Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Overview

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility, Dilkon, Arizona, United States. Start date July 20, 2026 for 14 weeks. Weekly pay $2,503 to $2,651 per week. Guaranteed hours 30 with 40 hours scheduled. Shift options include 8- or 10-hour shifts. Setting: a critical access hospital with a predominantly outpatient ortho and neuro caseload.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,503–$2,651 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 30 hours guaranteed; 40 hours scheduled
• Contract duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 8- or 10-hour shifts (flex)
• Start date: July 20, 2026
• Setting: outpatient-focused caseload within a critical access hospital

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat outpatient orthopedic and neuro patients; establish and adjust individualized treatment plans
• Implement evidence-based physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, neuro re-education, gait training, balance and coordination activities, and manual therapy as appropriate
• Facilitate functional mobility, rehabilitation of daily activities, transfers, and gait retraining; provide patient and caregiver education; develop and monitor home exercise programs
• Document assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge plans in a timely and compliant manner; communicate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes
• Ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to licensure requirements and facility policies; adapt care plans to patient tolerance and changing conditions
• Collaborate with PT support staff and other disciplines to coordinate care and manage caseload effectively

Requirements

• Active physical therapy license in Arizona or a compact/mobile state license accepted by Arizona (AZ or Compact license)
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic and neuro settings; preference for about 3 years of relevant practice
• Ability to work in a predominantly outpatient ortho and neuro caseload within a rural, critical access hospital environment

Benefits and Support

• Assignment support throughout the engagement, including dedicated recruiter assistance
• Travel and credentialing support to facilitate a smooth start
• Ongoing guidance through the assignment and potential extension opportunities