Preferred Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Physical Therapist for a travel job in San Diego, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist (PT) - Skilled Nursing Facility

PT Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Physical Therapist with skilled nursing experience to work at an excellent healthcare facility in San Diego, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to build upon your physical therapy skills while advancing your PT career. The job will entail providing therapy and rehabilitation services to patients at the facility. You care about patients and are committed to helping them recover from their physical ailments. You will work with new and ongoing patients to create individualized plans of treatment that consist of appropriate exercises, procedures, and techniques to promote effective and safe recovery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate clinical reasoning while evaluating patients, identifying diagnosis, and developing a comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform age-appropriate competency skills in area of practice and with respect to individual patient’s problems.
• Follow intervention protocols and alter plan of care appropriately.
• Document patient progress according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
• Discharge patient when goals have been met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.

Job Requirements:

• Active state license as a physical therapist
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• 6 months of PT experience within the last 5 years

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay package
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Retirement planning and savings options
• Continuing Education reimbursement
• Ability to make an impact in the communities we serve

#featured opportunity

Preferred Healthcare is a well-established and highly reputable staffing agency that specializes in placing therapy and allied health professionals in positions carefully aligned with their skills and career goals. We pride ourselves on honesty, building lasting relationships, and genuinely taking care of our HCPs. We believe this helps to achieve our mutual goal: better patient care. Awarded Best of Staffing (6 years straight!) and Certified by The Joint Commission. For immediate consideration, please call or apply to this job.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state, or local law.

Preferred Healthcare Staffing Job ID #1064520. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Preferred Healthcare StaffingBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan