Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,415 per week

About the role

The client in the Boston area of Massachusetts seeks a Physical Therapist for a 13-week contract/travel position. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, providing therapeutic exercises, and collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical abilities, mobility, strength, balance, range of motion, and functional limitations
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician recommendations
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfer training, balance activities, and mobility interventions
• Help patients improve independence with walking, standing, transferring, and other daily functional activities
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on safe mobility techniques, exercises, fall prevention, and use of assistive devices
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge recommendations according to facility standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other care team members
• Support safe discharge planning and help patients achieve the highest possible level of function

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of Massachusetts
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of patient care protocols and safety guidelines

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Passing score on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Current CPR certification

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in computer software for documentation and record-keeping

Benefits

• Access to an extensive benefits package, including day 1 health, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, a health reimbursement account, and more
• Weekly paychecks with competitive pay packages
• Matching 401(k) benefits to help you save for retirement
• Travel reimbursement and dedicated housing support while on assignment
• Referral cash bonuses when you connect us with other clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.