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Waterville, Maine

Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job

Physical TherapistNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$122k-$135k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist needed for a travel assignment in a skilled nursing facility in Waterville, Maine, United States. Start date 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 35 hours per week and a day shift (8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Weekly pay ranges from $2,355 to $2,588. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,355–$2,588 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
  • Start date: 12/01/2026
  • Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility job location in Waterville, ME

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial evaluations and develop individualized plans of care for residents
  • Implement PT interventions to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence
  • Reassess progress regularly and modify plans of care as needed
  • Document assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulations and facility policies
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize resident outcomes and support discharge planning
  • Maintain professional standards, patient privacy, and safety during all therapy activities

Requirements

  • Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility setting
  • Availability for a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Eligibility to work in the United States as a traveler
  • Commitment to delivering patient-centered care and adhering to professional standards

Benefits and Support

  • 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
  • Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
  • Travel and assignment coordination support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
  • Dedicated contact for clinical questions and scheduling needs

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If you’d like to explore additional openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, please visit healthforce.applytojob.com to view current postings and apply.

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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

  • Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  • Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations

Ongoing Support Throughout Your Contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyPatient evaluationCare planningMobility trainingStrength trainingBalance trainingEndurance trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient safety

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 45 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 18 employers

11
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
0
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
80%
Sign-on bonus
68%
Loan repayment
32%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Waterville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$257k
Typical market rent
$1,367/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Travel assignment coordination support
Dedicated contact for clinical questions