Physical Therapist: Skilled Nursing/ Acute

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

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel contract in Oak Valley, CA. The role offers a competitive weekly pay of $2,600 and requires active CA licensure with SNF/acute experience.

You will assess and treat patients in skilled nursing and acute settings, develop measurable treatment plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for discharge planning. This contract-based position emphasizes productivity and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active California state licensure in SNF/acute settings.
• Experience in skilled nursing and acute care therapy assessment and treatment.
• Ability to develop and document measurable treatment plans with timelines.
• Compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies; strong ethics.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and discharge planning.
• Productivity-focused with ability to meet or exceed targets in a pipeline-driven environment.
• Accurate documentation and data-driven re-evaluation for intervention adjustments.
• Evidence-based practice emphasis with commitment to continuous learning.
• Patient and caregiver education on home exercise programs and safety.
• Participation in on-site quality improvement initiatives and outcomes reporting.
• Pursuit of relevant certifications and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in skilled nursing and acute settings per PT plans of care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable outcomes and timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records for team visibility.
• Perform re-evaluations and adjust interventions based on data and goals.
• Demonstrate and model evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Participate in on-site quality improvement initiatives and outcomes reporting.
• Identify opportunities for professional development and pursue relevant certifications.

Skills

Licensed PT CA

SNF/Acute therapy experience

Team collaboration

Education

California PT licensure

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Contract
Location: Oak Valley, 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 looking for a motivated and compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join a Skilled Nursing Facility/Acute in Oak Valley, 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/Acute therapist or a new graduate with skilled nursing or Acute clinical rotations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in skilled nursing and acute settings, following PT plans of care.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable outcomes and timelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning.
• Document patient progress and maintain accurate records for team visibility.
• Perform re-evaluations and adjust interventions based on data and goals.
• Demonstrate and model evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety.
• Participate in on-site quality improvement initiatives and outcomes reporting.
• Identify opportunities for professional development and pursue relevant certifications.

Experience/Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with active California state licensure in SNF/acute settings.
• Proven experience in skilled nursing and acute care therapy assessment and treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and document measurable treatment plans with timelines.
• Compliance with regulatory standards and facility policies; strong ethics.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and discharge planning.
• Productivity-focused with ability to meet or exceed targets in a pipeline-driven environment.
• Accurate documentation and data-driven re-evaluation for intervention adjustments.
• Evidence-based practice emphasis with commitment to continuous learning.
• Patient and caregiver education on home exercise programs and safety.
• Participation in on-site quality improvement initiatives and outcomes reporting.
• Pursuit of relevant certifications and professional development opportunities.
• On-site, contract-based employment with willingness to work in a growth-oriented, merit-based culture.