Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Healthforce; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

13-week contract

Travel assignment management by Health

Onboarding and credentialing support

Dedicated recruiter and assignment دعم

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Moses Lake, WA. The 13-week contract starts 11/09/2026, with a 35-hour week and 5x8 days, from 08:00 to 16:30. Weekly pay ranges from $2,552 to $2,582, with on-site care in a skilled nursing facility.

Travel and onboarding support are provided. Responsibilities include evaluations, plan development, gait training, progress monitoring, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning

Qualifications

• Active physical therapy license in Washington state.
• DPT or equivalent required.
• Experience or comfort with skilled nursing/geriatric rehab preferred.
• Ability to work in a long-term care multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments of residents’ PT needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and daily activities.
• Deliver PT interventions such as gait training, therapeutic exercises, and modalities.
• Monitor progress, document sessions, and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social work to coordinate care and discharge planning.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Geriatric rehab

Education

DPT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist specializing in a skilled nursing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. Travel assignment begins 11/09/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,552 to $2,582. Guaranteed hours are 35 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with hours 08:00 to 16:30. This assignment is in a long-term care setting and is designed to address a critical staffing need.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 2,552-2,582 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 08:00-16:30, five days per week
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: skilled nursing facility (long-term care nursing home)
• Hiring organization: Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments of residents' physical therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional daily activities.
• Deliver evidence-based PT interventions such as gait training, therapeutic exercises, and modalities as permitted.
• Monitor patient progress, document treatment sessions, and adjust plans based on outcomes.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy disciplines, and social work) to coordinate care and support discharge planning.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety, and fall prevention.

Requirements

• Active physical therapy license in Washington state.
• Educational background consistent with licensure as a physical therapist (e.g., DPT or equivalent).
• Experience or demonstrated comfort working in skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation settings is preferred.
• Ability to work in a long-term care environment and participate in a multi-disciplinary care team.
• Strong documentation, communication, and clinical reasoning skills.

Benefits and Support

• Competitive weekly pay within the stated range (per week)
• Guaranteed hours for the duration of the assignment
• 13-week contract with day-shift schedule
• Travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing support
• Direct access to dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement

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.