Travel Physical Therapist

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  Physical Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Chadron, NE. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted.

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient’s condition
• Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

• 6 months of experience (new graduates encouraged to apply)
• BLS certification
• State-specific licensing
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, and stoop for long periods without difficulty
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• BLS, 2 Years (Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment)

Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.