Travel Physical Therapist - $2,359 per week

Specialty: Physical Therapist | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week

About the role

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients, developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans as per the patient's needs and physician's directions. This role includes delegation and direction of discipline-specific therapy services, ensuring effective return to community activities. The Physical Therapist serves as an educator to patients, families, coworkers, and students while demonstrating behaviors aligned with the organization’s mission statement and core values.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on facilitating patient discharge within an established timeframe.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge, including timely equipment trialing and patient training.
• Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
• Document medical records clearly and concisely, following state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Ensure patient care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approvals.
• Participate in educational programs and provide a positive learning environment for students.
• Actively engage in professional development and advocacy efforts in the community.
• Maintain compliance with state practice acts and complete all continuing education requirements.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of services provided.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Must hold a valid, current State license.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Previous LTACH experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding support including physicals and titers
• In-house clinical team available for assistance and advocacy
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter matching based on location and specialty
• Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Day Shift, 5x8 hours