Physical Therapist (Journey Travel) - PT

Responsibilities

• Assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
• Identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients.
• Implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
• Instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity.
• Directs activities to promote and maintain health.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Ensures the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adheres to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Selects appropriate therapeutic regimens consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• Available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapist's primary home.
• The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy.