Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Burn Unit - $2,367 per week
American Traveler · New Orleans, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week acute care hospital contract in a Burn Unit, requiring Epic experience and a 4x10 day shift schedule including every weekend.
Responsibilities
- Evaluation and treatment of burn patients focusing on mobility, positioning, and prevention of contractures and scarring
- Working with a patient population consisting of burn patients with 0–100% TBSA burns
- Assisting with outpatient PT evaluations and therapy if time allows
- Floating within the inpatient setting is required
- Using Epic EMR system
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
- Burn unit or acute care experience strongly implied by unit demands
- Epic EMR proficiency required
- Active Louisiana (LA) PT license required if applicable
- Current BLS certification required
- A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration
Qualifications
- Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
- Any employment gaps of more than 30 days must be documented and explained
- Candidates must provide a copy of their Driver's License
Skills
- Epic EMR experience
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
- Sizable housing stipend
- Substantial 401(k) match
- 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians
Pay
Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
40 hours per week, 4x10 hours, days (8:00–18:30), working Saturday and Sunday each week plus 2 additional shifts Monday–Friday.