Job Description

Overview

Physical Therapist in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. This travel assignment starts 10/05/2026 for 14 weeks, with guaranteed 35 hours per week and a shift from 08:00 to 16:30. Weekly pay ranges from $2,409 to $2,453. The assignment is described as a critical need in a skilled nursing setting.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,409–$2,453 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 08:00–16:30 (5x8 days)
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and ongoing reassessments of residents’ physical abilities to identify functional goals and develop a individualized treatment plan.
• Implement evidence-based PT interventions focusing on gait, balance, strength, ROM, functional mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Document treatment sessions clearly in the resident’s medical record and communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor safety, apply appropriate modalities and therapeutic exercises, and adapt plans based on patient response and goals.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and transfer/ambulation strategies to support continuity of care after discharge.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice in New Mexico
• Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting with geriatric rehab needs
• Availability to commit to a 14-week travel assignment with 35 guaranteed hours per week
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills for collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Prior SNF or geriatric rehabilitation experience preferred

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the duration
• Travel coordination and onboarding assistance
• Ongoing recruiter support during the assignment
• Access to additional opportunities through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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