Travel Physical Therapist - $2,053 per week

About the Role

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for an immediate travel opening in Gaithersburg, Maryland. This is a 13-week travel assignment with rotating 12-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

As a PT in the acute care setting, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations. Tasks include:

• Overseeing supervising PTAs and support staff (therapy technicians)
• Billing within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understanding the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interfacing with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understanding adaptive equipment
• Evaluating and creating a plan of care
• Modifying plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
• Using Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Providing timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience; new grads are encouraged to apply. For an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted
• BLS certification
• State-specific licensing
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology

Qualifications

• Physical Therapist (PT) licensure
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment