Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 121,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel assignment

Professional support

Extension discussions

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Lanham, MD. Start date is 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,653–$2,830 and guaranteed 35 hours per week. Shifts are 5x8 Days, 08:00–16:30, in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Travel assignment includes professional support and potential extension discussions. Licensed DPT in good standing (or eligibility) is required, with experience in geriatric rehab preferred.

Qualifications

• DPT degree required and active Maryland PT license in good standing (or eligibility).
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or SNF settings preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ PT needs and develop individualized treatment plans in the SNF setting.
• Implement interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence.
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and device instruction as indicated.
• Reassess progress, adjust plans, and document outcomes in EHR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care and discharge planning.
• Maintain safety, infection control, and patient-care standards; educate patients and families.

Skills

DPT required

Licensed PT

Geriatric rehab

Assessment skills

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist — Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Lanham, Maryland, United States. Start date: 10/12/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,653–$2,830 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days, with a daily schedule from 08:00 to 16:30. This travel position is in a skilled nursing facility setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,653–$2,830 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30)
• Start date: 10/12/2026
• Setting: Travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ physical therapy needs and develop individualized treatment plans within the SNF setting
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and assistive device instruction as indicated
• Reassess progress regularly, adjust plans, and document outcomes in electronic health records
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care and discharge planning
• Maintain safety, infection control, and patient-care standards; educate patients and families as appropriate

Requirements

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent
• Active Maryland Physical Therapy license in good standing (or eligibility)
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility environment
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation or SNF settings preferred
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours per week
• Travel assignment with defined start date and duration
• Professional support from the hiring organization throughout the assignment
• Opportunities for assignment extension discussed during the hiring process

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.