Travel Physical Therapist - $2,488 per week

About the role

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Gearhart, OR. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. As a PT, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
• Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.
• Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty.
• PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
• BLS, 1 Year (additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment).

Qualifications

1 year of experience preferred; 6 months may be accepted for an exceptional candidate with appropriate background. BLS certification and state‑specific license required.

Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, or stoop without difficulty
• Supervising PTAs and support staff
• Billing according to facility guidelines
• Understanding and complying with state PT board rules and regulations
• Interfacing with medical center personnel and physicians
• Understanding adaptive equipment
• Evaluating, creating, and modifying plans of care
• Using medical center computer systems for daily tasks
• Providing timely and accurate documentation

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

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

• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days