Local Contract Physical Therapist - $58-62 per hour

Local contract opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Montesano, WA with TalentBurst, Inc.

About the role

The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility. This position allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment—the patient's home.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consult with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapt program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promote a safe environment and enforce the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean, maintain, identify, and report the need for repair of equipment.
• Prioritize patient service, ensuring patients and families receive high-quality care in a compassionate atmosphere.
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures.
• Synthesize information and interpret examination findings to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, and determine the predicted level of improvement and time required.
• Identify precautions/contraindications and design a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and caregivers.
• Implement the physical therapy treatment plan and complete all related documentation and record keeping.
• Provide therapeutic techniques including:
  • Therapeutic exercise (aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics, postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training).
  • Functional training.
  • Manual therapy.
  • Airway clearance techniques.
  • Integumentary repair and protection.
  • Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities.
  • Health and wellness education.
  • Chronic disease management education.
  • Falls assessment and interventions to reduce fall risk.
• Perform case management in the home and community.
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
• Select appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interest.
• Instruct patients in skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluate progress, attitudes, and behavior.
• Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify or progress the plan of treatment.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into treatment plans.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide recommendations for safe mobility.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Skills

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Schedule

• 13-week assignment starting as soon as possible.
• 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Minimum 40-hour guarantee per week.

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We match top-notch healthcare professionals with facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.