Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Healthforce; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter

Travel support

Onboarding assistance

Assignment-specific support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Lancaster, PA, starting 11/09/2026 for 14 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,091 to $2,148 with guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shift is 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30, in a rehab-focused long-term care setting.

The role requires PA PT licensure or eligibility, strong documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Travel support and onboarding assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in PA or eligibility for PA licensure.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to document care clearly and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Willingness to commit to a 14-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents and develop individualized PT plans of care.
• Improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional ability.
• Document evaluations, treatments, and progress notes in health records.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Clinical PT care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation proficiency

Communication skills

Education

PA PT license / eligibility

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. This travel assignment begins on 11/09/2026 for 14 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,091–$2,148 and guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The shift is 5x8 days, with hours typically 08:00:00 to 16:30:00. The work setting is a long-term care facility focusing on rehabilitation services.

Key Highlights

• - Weekly pay: $2,091–$2,148 per week
• - Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• - Contract duration: 14 weeks
• - Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
• - Start date: 11/09/2026
• - Setting: Skilled nursing facility / long-term care

Responsibilities

• - Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs and develop individualized plans of care
• - Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional ability
• - Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the resident’s health record
• - Monitor resident progress and adjust treatment plans based on response and goals
• - Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, therapy assistants, and case managers to coordinate care
• - Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety, and activity modification
• - Ensure safety, infection control, and ethical standards during all therapy activities

Requirements

• - Current Pennsylvania Physical Therapist license or eligibility for PA licensure
• - Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
• - Willingness to commit to a 14-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
• - Strong communication skills and ability to document care clearly
• - Must be able to meet the demands of a dynamic, multidisciplinary rehab environment

Benefits and Support

• - Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• - Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• - Assignment-specific support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• - Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial contract

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.