Travel Physical Therapist - $2,906 per week

Certification Details

• BLS - AHAIL PT License

Job Details

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, modifying plan of care as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model in delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.
• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable.
• Aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Demonstrates respect by treating patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need services.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Adjusts care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
• Produces documentation in accordance with Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67).
• Screens patients using procedures to determine effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.
• Maintains regular feedback with support personnel regarding care delivered.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
• Evaluates patients impairments related to orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
• Establishes plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Applies tape for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement.
• Completes therapeutic modalities as appropriate including ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis.
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations.

Job Requirements

• At least one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Required Education: at least a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy.
• Required Certifications & Licensure: IL PT License, BLS - AHA.

Job Schedule

• Day shift.
• Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:30PM, variable hours.
• 8 hours per day.
• 40 hours per week.

Unit Specific Information

• Outpatient Physical Therapy setting.