Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Seattle, WA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

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

Job Details

• Setting: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Shift: Day shift, 8 hours per day (5x8 hour shifts, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Patient Ratios: 1:15-25
• Weekend work: Not required
• On-call: Not required
• Floating between units: Not required
• Block schedules (e.g., 4x10s or 3x12s): Not accommodated
• Locals accepted within 50-75 mile radius
• Pending license accepted
• Guaranteed hours with possibility of up to one shift off per pay period
• Transportation: Traveler must have own transportation
• Attire: Black scrubs
• Charting system: Net Solutions
• Parking: Free
• Mileage reimbursement: IRS standard

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in a Long Term Care (LTC) setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience & Travel Requirements

• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must be updated annually
• Education verification required
• WA State Patrol Search (WATCH) within 90 days of start, updated every 2 years for SNF/LTC
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness to work
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer, declination accepted
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID-19 vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Physical exam and health documents required if onsite; not required if remote

Training & Competency

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required

Additional Notes

• Facility requires completion of a separate Washington State background check confirmation code within 72 hours of contract signing
• Float policy acknowledgment required (may be asked to float to other nearby facilities)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required with explanations for any gaps or overlaps

This position is ideal for experienced Physical Therapists with prior travel contract experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings who are ready to work day shifts in Seattle, WA.