Therapy - PT
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Not specified
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 5x8
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience: Minimum of two years required in specialty, must have inpatient and outpatient experience, one year of pediatric PT experience if working in pediatrics, at least one previous travel assignment.
License: Must have a state PT license
Certifications: BLS certification completed through an accredited organization
Must-Have:
- Must be a team player
- Must be flexible
- Must be accustomed to a fast-paced environment
Description:
Evaluates patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders.
Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy, including interpretation of data.
Basic computer skills are required.
Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting is necessary.
Evaluates and treats patients with various therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan of patients served.
Oversees and ensures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient.
Promotes patient and caregiver self-determination by optimizing resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.
Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care.
Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at the initial evaluation and during the episode of care.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Other duties may be assigned.
Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, community-based care, and home health care.
For pediatric physical therapists, also responsible for evaluating and treating infants, children, and adolescents for various health conditions.
Addresses motor development, strength, range of motion, endurance, balance, coordination, and gait.
Interviews children and family members, using physical examination to diagnose movement disorders.
Ability to evaluate and treat patients aged 18 years and older.
Floats to adult units if needed to accommodate fluctuating pediatric patient census.
Evaluates and treats pediatric patients from birth to 18 years regarding therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders.
Settings include inpatient and inpatient emergency department.
Wound care and lymphedema are performed by a certified PT, though availability may be offered per therapist interest.
Outpatient mix includes orthopedic and other patient types.
Dry needling equipment is available with appropriate certification.
Flexible start date based on availability will be considered.
Schedule specifics can be discussed to suit departmental needs.
No callback or overtime is necessary; this is a straight work week as noted.
