Travel Contract

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

$2,526/week

Overview

  • Start Date09/28/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Pay

Description

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a skilled nursing facility in Sacramento, CA as a traveling Physical Therapist where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. 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 PT license required to start the assignment.
  • BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
  • Experience working in skilled nursing facility or post-acute care settings preferred.
  • Familiarity with Net Health and PCC EMR systems preferred.
  • Ability to meet productivity expectations (approximately 85% productivity target; exact expectations may vary by experience).
  • New graduates welcome. Previous experience covering leaves or short-term assignments is preferred.


Assignment Details

  • Facility type: Skilled Nursing Facility (86-bed).
  • Shift: Days.
  • In-house therapy team with cohesive interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Assignment purpose: coverage for paternity leave; target coverage approximately 12 weeks with ideal start late September or early October.
  • Candidate may be asked to sub or float among post-acute care locations as needed.


Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your responsiveness and commitment. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401k matching, weekly pay options, travel and license reimbursement, recruiter support, referral bonuses, and paid housing options when available.


Impacting Patient Care

Join a large, growing post-acute organization with opportunities to extend or redeploy to other PAC settings. Provide high-quality care using established EMRs and experienced clinical teams while contributing to patient recovery and staff continuity.


Location Highlights


Sacramento offers convenient access to regional recreation and an affordable urban-suburban lifestyle. The city is within a 90-minute drive to Lake Tahoe and less than two hours to Napa Valley wine country. Downtown Sacramento features the historic Old Sacramento Waterfront and the California State Capitol Museum, both offering cultural and dining options within a short commute. Outdoor opportunities include the American River Parkway with 32 miles of bike and walking trails and Folsom Lake a 30-minute drive northeast for boating and hiking, supporting an active, suburban-adventurous lifestyle with accessible transit options such as light rail and I-5 and US-50 freeway connections.


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. We appreciate your time and responsiveness.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #442975. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Jackson Therapy Partners

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About

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.

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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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