Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated assignment support

Fast credentialing

Extension opportunities

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility in Cape May, New Jersey. The 13-week contract runs from 11/02/2026 with 35 guaranteed hours per week, typically 08:00 to 16:30, five days a week, in a geriatric rehabilitation setting.

Weekly pay ranges from $2,078 to $2,183, with 24/7 recruiter and travel support. Fast credentialing and extension opportunities are available. Final compensation will be discussed during hiring.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible NJ Physical Therapist license.
• Graduation from an accredited PT program (DPT or equivalent).
• Experience in skilled nursing facility or geriatric rehabilitation preferred.
• Able to work 35 hours per week in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans for residents.
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions focused on mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes for each resident.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and home programs.
• Comply with facility policies, regulations, and charting requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

DPT or equivalent

NJ PT license or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist sought for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility setting in Cape May, New Jersey. This 13-week contract starts on 11/02/2026 and offers 35 guaranteed hours per week. The shift is 08:00 to 16:30, five days per week. The role operates in a long-term care nursing home environment with a focus on geriatric rehabilitation and coordinated interdisciplinary care. Weekly pay ranges from $2,078 to $2,183 per week.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,078–$2,183 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30, five days per week
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: skilled nursing facility / long-term care nursing home

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans for residents
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions focused on mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes for each resident
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate care and support discharge planning
• Educate residents and families on exercises, safety, and home programs
• Comply with facility policies, regulations, and charting requirements while maintaining high standards of patient care

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in New Jersey (or eligibility for licensure in NJ)
• Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
• Experience in skilled nursing facility or geriatric rehabilitation preferred
• Ability to work 35 hours per week in a long-term care setting
• Strong communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support
• Fast credentialing
• Extension opportunities

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.