Travel Physical Therapist

Location & Assignment Details

Wyoming. Hospital/Rehab Center.

Start Date:

ASAP. Contract length: 13-Week.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). WY PT license required. Pay: $2350-$2500 per week.

Medix is working with a client to find a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist for a rewarding travel assignment. This role is based at a main hospital campus and involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services across both Outpatient and Inpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician, including new graduates, to gain diverse experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy interventions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Treat a diverse patient population spanning various specialties, including but not limited to surgical, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and vestibular cases.
• Manage a variable daily patient caseload depending on the complexity and type of case.
• Evaluate and assess patient functional status, movement dysfunction, and physical abilities to formulate an individualized plan of care.
• Implement therapeutic treatments, which may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, patient education, and use of specialized equipment.
• Continuously evaluate and record patient progress, modifying the treatment plan and trying new treatments as necessary to achieve functional goals.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and optimal patient care.
• Document all patient care services accurately and timely in the EMR, utilizing Epic-based platforms.
• Provide patient and family education regarding the recovery process, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Active and unrestricted Wyoming (WY) Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain one prior to start.
• Ability to provide comprehensive Outpatient and Inpatient PT services to diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Epic-based platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

• Previous experience in a mixed inpatient/outpatient hospital setting.
• Experience or interest in treating specific populations, such as pediatrics, neuro, or vestibular patients.
• Prior experience as a traveling clinician.

• Paid Sick Leave (according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage through 6 different health plans (eligibility requires 30 hours per week for first 4 weeks, with coverage starting no earlier than 60 days into assignment).
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 consecutive months on assignment (open enrollment dates 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.