Travel Physical Therapist, Acute Care Hospital - $2,566 per week

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of inpatient acute care experience for a weekend day shift position at an acute care hospital in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Acute care hospital setting, PT unit
Schedule: 4x10-hour shifts on weekends, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Patient ratio: 1:1
Patient population includes orthopedic conditions such as total hip/knee replacement, hip fractures, post-op spinal and shoulder surgeries, low back pain, degenerative disc and joint disease, and rheumatoid arthritis
Epic EMR experience preferred
13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care PT experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• WI PT license or Compact license required; pending license accepted, but must be obtained prior to start
• Proficiency in orthopedic assessment skills including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain assessment, and gait training
• Experience with standard PT equipment including walkers, gait belts, and crutches
• Ability to develop and document plans of care, goals, evaluations, reassessments, and discharge summaries
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two supervisor references required after offer acceptance

Additional Information

Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions, patient and family education, home exercise program development, and safety/injury prevention
Billing experience across commercial, Medicare B, Medicaid, private pay, and workers' compensation is valued
Previous charge experience preferred
Outpatient clinic experience is a preferred but not required secondary work setting
NIHSS certification may be pending at submission but must be completed during compliance
Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must have been separated for a minimum of 1 year before returning
Travel pairs are accepted
Candidates with latex allergies cannot be accommodated at this facility
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Local candidates are accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-730390.
Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.