Travel Physical Therapist - $3,500 per week

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluation and rehabilitation intervention in the home setting, including management and supervision of patient care and patient and family education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluates and establishes plan of care to meet patients’ needs in the home environment. Coordinates care with other disciplines and seeks orders for appropriate additional services.
• Provides direct patient care based on the established care plan and physician orders.
• Applies knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based practice guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations, re-evaluations, and treatment techniques. Modifies treatment as appropriate, including frequency and duration of care.
• Masters scoring of the CMS required OASIS and works with Quality team to collaborate needed adjustments.
• Acquires and maintains a basic understanding of the insurance requirements in Home Health.
• Is willing to perform interventions allowed under the physical therapy practice act, which may include but is not limited to wound care.
• Participates in multidisciplinary conferences to establish appropriate patient relevant care plans. Communicates appropriately with physicians and other staff members.
• Participates in relevant care conferences. Appropriately plans admissions, OASIS time points and discharges throughout the patient’s episode of care.
• Maintains accurate time logs and mileage. Follows agency policies for start and end of day commuting and logging of mileage.
• Communicates with scheduler on each day worked. Maximizes continuity of care and efficient travel routes when preparing schedules.
• Oversee services provided by the Physical Therapist Assistant and perform supervisory visits within required time frame. Takes supervision of CNA when RN is no longer involved in the care plan.
• Participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives to assist the Agency in meeting its goals.
• Manages and meets productivity standards in line with the Agency’s standards.
• Practices point of care documentation in all direct patient care settings. Documents all skilled services provided to patients, adverse events, and relevant communications in the medical record.
• Practices with expected standards of ethical behavior as defined by the physical therapy licensure board and Partners in Home Care policy.
• Participates in Agency provided educational opportunities as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

About GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions

GTT Healthcare is a specialized healthcare staffing division of Global Technical Talent, supporting hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. We connect travel and permanent nurses and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities at leading medical facilities in more than 30 states. Our consultants are supported by dedicated healthcare recruiters who advocate for their goals, provide transparent communication, and guide them through every step of the assignment lifecycle. We prioritize flexibility, consistent pay, and access to comprehensive benefits so clinicians can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay