Travel Physical Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Job
Listed compensation
$122k-$125k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Travel Physical Therapist specialized in geriatric rehabilitation is sought for a skilled nursing setting in Rochester, New Hampshire. This travel assignment begins on 11/23/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. The position offers a weekly pay range of $2,343 to $2,409 with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. Shifts are 08:00 to 16:30, five days per week.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,343–$2,409 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 08:00–16:30; 5x8 schedule
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Setting: Skilled nursing facility (long-term care)
Responsibilities
- Assess residents’ physical therapy needs and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the care team.
- Provide direct therapy, including therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance work, mobility training, strength, and functional activities.
- Implement evidence-based treatment techniques and modalities appropriate for older adults in a SNF setting.
- Reassess progress, document progress notes, and adjust plans of care to meet patient goals.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and therapy assistants; communicate changes in patient status.
- Ensure timely documentation and adherence to facility protocols and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Active physical therapy license in New Hampshire (or eligibility to practice per state rules)
- Availability for a 13-week travel assignment in this location
- Experience in skilled nursing facility or geriatric rehabilitation settings preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to complete required documentation and comply with regulatory standards
Benefits and Support
- Details on benefits and assignment support will be provided during the hiring process
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Payroll and scheduling support with standard processing
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
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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
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Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 44 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 59% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $119k in an average-cost state. 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $122k–$125k | Physical Therapy median $108k (middle half $95k–$119k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$119k in purchasing power | New Hampshire index 104.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in New Hampshire | 164 active | 22,032 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 59% no call · 52% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$124k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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