Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,385 to $1,585 per week in Sterling, VA

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in Sterling, VA at a skilled nursing facility 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 Virginia Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
• Experience providing restorative and skilled therapy services, including transfers, gait training, and therapeutic exercise, preferred.
• Ability to provide documentation in electronic medical records and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Client requires availability for a 32-hour per week schedule, working 4 days per week (4x8) as part of the assignment guarantee.
• Preferred: prior travel therapy experience and competency treating post-operative orthopedic and medically complex patients.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Work Schedule: 4 days per week, 8-hour shifts (4x8).
• Weekly Guarantee: 32 hours per week guarantee.
• Assignment Length: 13-week assignment.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities within the client network as needed.

Location Highlights.

Sterling, VA offers suburban living with convenient access to regional attractions and transit. The community is approximately 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., and 10 miles from Dulles International Airport, providing frequent flight options and commuter connections. The area is near Algonkian Regional Park on the Potomac River, about a 15–20 minute drive, offering paved trails, boating access, and scenic riverfront views. Great Falls Park on the Potomac is roughly 25 minutes away, providing hiking, rock outcrops, and waterfall overlooks for outdoor recreation. The Dulles Technology Corridor and Reston Town Center are within a 15–25 minute commute, offering dining, retail, and cultural events. Lifestyle fit is suburban with easy access to urban amenities and outdoor adventure options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.