Travel Occupational Therapist
Staunton, VA
Ardor Health Solutions
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

🌄 Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Skilled Nursing Facility

📍 Staunton, VA | Shenandoah Valley | Near Charlottesville & the Blue Ridge Mountains

🏔️ Your next travel PT adventure could come with breathtaking mountain views, charming historic towns, and endless outdoor adventures!

Ardor Health Solutions is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a rewarding Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) opportunity in Staunton, Virginia!

Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Staunton offers the perfect combination of small-town charm, scenic mountain landscapes, and exciting weekend getaways.

Enjoy meaningful rehabilitation work while exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, scenic hiking trails, local wineries, and one of Virginia's most charming historic downtowns!

🌟 Assignment Highlights

• 🏥 Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• 📍 Location: Staunton, Virginia
• 💰 Competitive weekly travel compensation
• 💪 Help patients regain strength, mobility, and functional independence
• 🏔️ Enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley
• 🥾 Explore nearby hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic mountain overlooks
• 🍷 Discover local wineries, breweries, and charming historic towns
• 🌳 Convenient access to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
• ⛷️ Enjoy winter adventures at nearby Massanutten Resort and Wintergreen Resort
• 🚗 Great location for weekend trips to Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and other Virginia destinations

🩺 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly travel compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Licensure reimbursement & CEU assistance
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment
• Nationwide travel therapy opportunities

💪 What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation environment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans focused on restoring mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Provide therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, and transfer training.
• Work with patients recovering from hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury.
• Help patients improve endurance, safety, balance, and overall functional mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, fall prevention, and safe mobility techniques.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Assist with discharge planning and recommendations for continued care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

📋 Requirements

• Active Virginia Physical Therapist license or eligibility to obtain.
• Previous SNF/LTC or post-acute rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and patient care skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

🌄 Why You'll Love Staunton, VA

Staunton is a beautiful historic city surrounded by the scenic Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains, making it an incredible destination for travel healthcare professionals!

• 🏔️ Shenandoah National Park: Explore hiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife, and breathtaking mountain scenery.
• 🚗 Skyline Drive & Blue Ridge Parkway: Experience some of Virginia's most scenic mountain drives.
• ⛷️ Massanutten Resort: Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and year-round mountain recreation.
• 🎿 Wintergreen Resort: Plan winter ski trips or enjoy mountain hiking and outdoor activities.
• 🎭 Historic Downtown Staunton: Explore charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and the American Shakespeare Center's Blackfriars Playhouse.
• 🍷 Shenandoah Valley Wine Country: Discover local vineyards, breweries, and beautiful countryside.
• 🥾 Outdoor Adventures: Enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and exploring nearby state parks.
• 🚗 Weekend Getaways: Visit Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, and other charming Virginia destinations.

Why settle for an ordinary travel assignment when you could spend your days off exploring the beautiful Shenandoah Valley?

💚 Why Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation?

Skilled Nursing Physical Therapy offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from hospitalization, surgery, injury, or illness.

You'll help patients rebuild strength, improve mobility, regain confidence, and work toward greater independence in their daily lives.

Whether you're passionate about geriatric rehabilitation, post-acute recovery, or helping patients safely transition to their next level of care, this setting offers a rewarding clinical experience.