Travel Physical Therapist job in Saint Joseph, MO - Make $2,395 to $2,588/week

Aya Healthcare offers an immediate opening for a Physical Therapist in an acute care hospital setting in Saint Joseph, MO. This is a 13-week assignment with a day shift schedule of 5 days per week, 8 hours per day (07:30 - 16:00).

About the Role

Aya Healthcare provides opportunities to build the healthcare career of your dreams, whether locally or across the country. We offer front-of-the-line access to jobs through direct facility relationships, expedited licensing, and expert career guidance.

Responsibilities & Skills

• Acute Care
• Adaptive and Assistive Devices
• AROM/AAROM/PROM techniques
• Arousal and Attention assessment
• Patient evaluation and assessment
• Body Mechanics and Safety training
• Crutches and Gait belt usage
• Discharge planning and Home Exercise Programs
• Identifying Environmental Barriers
• Setting Long Term and Short Term Goals
• Cardiopulmonary care, including COPD, CHF, and Emphysema
• Geriatrics, Neurology, and Oncology patient care
• Medicare A/B, Medicaid, and Commercial insurance familiarity
• Orthopedics and Pain assessment
• Patient and family education
• Plan of Care development and reassessments
• Private Pay and Sensory response evaluation
• Skin integrity and Strength testing
• Time Management and Vital Sign monitoring

Requirements

• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with Epic charting system

Facility Information

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level 2
• Bed Count: 330

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,395 to $2,588, including taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Insurance coverage maintained for up to 24 days between assignments
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid company housing (with pet accommodations) or a housing stipend, if eligible
• Paid sick time accrued at one hour per 30 hours worked (or as per applicable laws)
• Unlimited continuing education units online
• Licensure, relocation, and other reimbursements, when applicable