Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist Outpatient - $2,278 per week
About the role
Access Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13‑week assignment in Forestdale, Massachusetts. The role involves 40 hours per week, 8‑hour day shifts, and employment type is travel. Assist patients in reaching maximum physical performance while adjusting to disabilities. Restores Patient Physical Functioning by interpreting physical therapy evaluations and test results; determining physical therapy treatment goals and plans; administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities and in using assistive and supportive devices.
Responsibilities
- Completes billing sheet accurately by the end of the day.
- Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- Performs patient assessment and establishes a plan of care.
- Provides in‑service education programs for nursing personnel as needed.
- Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
- Discusses evaluation, goals, and treatment with both patient and family.
- Participates in Hospital‑wide quality process improvement.
- Supervises PTAs according to organization policy and state regulations.
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program is required. For licensure prior to 2016, a bachelor's or master's degree is acceptable; for licensure from 2016 onward, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree is required.
Qualifications
Position requires direct patient care.
Pay
Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
Duration: 13 weeks; 40 hours per week; 8‑hour day shifts.