Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruiter support

Travel assistance

Credentialing help

Ongoing coordination

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Start date November 23, 2026, with a 40-hour workweek and a daily shift from 08:00 to 16:30 in a skilled nursing facility.

This role focuses on comprehensive evaluations, evidence-based interventions, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support mobility, gait, strength and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Active physical therapy license in NH (unrestricted).
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility setting preferred.
• Ability to maintain 40-hour weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, document progress, adjust plans.
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, SLP, social work to optimize care and discharge.
• Administer modalities, monitor safety and infection control.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs and fall prevention.
• Maintain medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Active NH PT license

Eligibility to work in US

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & EHR proficiency

Travel assignment experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility travel assignment in Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States. Start date November 23, 2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,241 to $2,385 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30). Work setting: a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,241–$2,385 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: November 23, 2026
• Work setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive PT evaluations for residents and establish individualized treatment plans to address mobility, gait, strength, balance, and functional independence
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, document progress, and adjust plans based on patient response and goals
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, OT, SLP, social work) to optimize care plans, discharge planning, and family education
• Administer therapeutic modalities as appropriate, monitor safety, and ensure infection control and patient protection during therapy sessions
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and fall-prevention techniques; provide clear patient- and caregiver-facing instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record, meet regulatory requirements, and contribute to quality improvement and compliant care delivery

Requirements

• Current, active license to practice physical therapy in New Hampshire (unrestricted)
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting and fulfill a 40-hour weekly schedule
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in relevant documentation and electronic records
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary care team and adapt to a travel assignment environment

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 access to clinical and travel support for questions and needs
• Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate a smooth start
• Clear communication channels with the hiring organization and ongoing coordination

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.