Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Seattle, WA
Catalytic Solutions
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Location: Seattle, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), 5 days a week (40 hours/week)
• Schedule: No weekends required
• Ratios: 1 therapist to 15-25 patients
• Start Date: ASAP
• No on-call or floating between units
• Block schedules (e.g., 4x10s or 3x12s) are not accommodated
• Locals within 50-75 miles are accepted and considered local
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours with possibility of up to one shift off per pay period (biweekly)
• Own transportation required
• COVID-19: Primary vaccination series plus one booster required
• Attire: Black scrubs
• Charting system: Net Solutions
• Parking: Free
• Mileage reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must have own transportation
• COVID-19 vaccination as noted above

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) not required unless specified by clinical track
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Competency exams required as applicable by profession/specialty

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable for I9 and state requirements)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Washington State Patrol (WSP/WATCH) search within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for SNF/LTC facilities
• Education verification required
• Employment application covering last 5 years (7 years for APN/subcontractors)
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam and immunizations as per facility policy (see Health Requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (respirator clearance) required annually for travel staff
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
• Hepatitis B: vaccination series or signed declination
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; declination accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection control policies

Additional Notes

• Facility requires completion of annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Photo for badge required (passport style, neutral background)
• Facility-specific background checks and attestations may be required prior to start
• No floating to other units expected, but float policy acknowledgment required
• References and employment history must be verifiable and meet facility standards

This position is ideal for experienced physical therapists with prior travel contract experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings who meet Washington state licensure and immunization requirements.