Physical Therapist: Skilled Nursing

HiredFirst; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst in Modesto, CA is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment at a Skilled Nursing Facility. The role offers $2,600 per week, day shifts, and a 36–40 hour work week. This position supports patient care through evaluation, treatment, and collaboration with the care team to achieve goals.

Active CA PT license or eligibility is required, with SNF experience preferred. New graduates with SNF rotations are encouraged to apply and BLS certification is expected or obtainable

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license (or eligibility).
• Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred.
• New graduates with SNF clinical rotations welcome.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or ability to obtain upon offer).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care using strong clinical reasoning.
• Deliver age-appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical findings.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress according to facility guidelines.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or services are no longer medically necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

California Physical Therapist license

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) – Travel Contract
Location: Modesto, CA (Not the right fit? We have additional PT opportunities available throughout California.)
Pay: $2,600 per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks (extension possible)
Schedule: Day shifts | 36–40 hours per week

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a Skilled Nursing Facility in Modesto, CA. This 13-week travel assignment offers competitive weekly pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Whether you’re an experienced SNF therapist or a new graduate with skilled nursing clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do:

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care using strong clinical reasoning
• Deliver age-appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical findings
• Document evaluations, treatments, and patient progress according to facility guidelines
• Discharge patients when goals are met or services are no longer medically necessary
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality patient outcomes

What You’ll Need:

• Active California Physical Therapist license (or eligibility)
• Skilled Nursing experience preferred
• New graduates with SNF clinical rotations welcome
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (or ability to obtain upon offer)