Skilled Nursing Facility Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs
$2,179/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingSkilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Pay
Description
Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Sacramento, CA, working in a skilled nursing facility to help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active California Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience working in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings preferred.
- Experience with restorative nursing, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team collaboration preferred.
- Proficiency with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs such as electronic medical records required or preferred depending on client needs.
- Ability to provide skilled therapy to geriatric and medically complex patients preferred.
Assignment Details
- Primary Specialty: Physical Therapist.
- Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
- City: Sacramento, CA.
Location Highlights
Discover Sacramento, the state capital with access to urban amenities and nearby outdoor recreation. The city offers the Old Sacramento Historic District and the State Capitol building within central neighborhoods, and it sits approximately 25 miles from Folsom Lake and 30 miles from the Sierra Nevada foothills for hiking and boating. Sacramento is served by Sacramento International Airport with regional and national flights and has light rail transit connecting downtown, Midtown, and major employment centers. The Sacramento River and American River Parkway provide waterfront trails and river access within city limits, appealing to active, suburban, and urban lifestyle preferences.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching eligibility, available housing support, travel and license reimbursement, and a dedicated recruiter available 24/7.
Impacting Patient Care Nationwide
Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility and stability. Opportunities include travel contracts, temp-to-hire, and direct hire options supported by career tools for therapy professionals.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
Employer
Jackson Therapy Partners
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About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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