Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting with at least 2 years of service line experience required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the service line required
• BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in patient assessment, including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, vital sign monitoring, and skin integrity checks
• Experience with adaptive devices, assistive devices, and equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, and wheelchairs
• Proficient in documentation including evaluations, care plans, short and long term goals, and reassessments
• Knowledge of gait training, prosthetic training, and post-op rehabilitation protocols
• Strong time management and patient/family education skills

• Acute care hospital setting within the PT department
• Shift options include 5x8 Monday-Friday with weekend rotation or 4x10 Saturday-Tuesday
• Day shift schedule, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Patient population includes cardiopulmonary, geriatric, neurologic, and orthopedic cases
• Treats conditions such as COPD, CHF, MI, PVD, stroke, Parkinson’s, dementia, and various orthopedic injuries
• Uses Allscripts charting system;
  Altera experience preferred but not required
• Main responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and discharge coordination
• Facility conducts its own mandatory drug screening upon arrival, including marijuana testing, with no exceptions for positive results
• Candidates must complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting the offer or have a documented plan for timely completion
• Returning staff must have a 1-year gap since last employment with the facility to be eligible as a travel candidate
• Travel experience preferred but not required, and first-time travelers may be considered
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility to meet local radius requirements

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-767068

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