Physical Therapist Days Contract $70/hr.

Georgia Orthopaedic Society.; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Physical Therapist (Float) to provide comprehensive patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This flexible contract role offers competitive pay and the chance to transition into a permanent position. Responsibilities include creating individualized treatment plans, patient evaluations, and documentation. Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and possess an NC State License.

Benefits

Flexible contract assignments

Assistance with facility extensions

Potential to convert to permanent staff

Competitive Premium Pay Rate

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Supervise and educate interns or assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services in acute care and rehabilitation settings.
• Charges patient accurately according to CPT guidelines.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Entry level professional competency of Physical Therapy practices

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

NC State License Physical Therapist (PT) Required

Basic Life Support - CPR Certification (BLS)

Job description

Physical Therapist (Float- Experience Inpatient and outpatient)

Contract StaffFlex, Polk

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·Flexible contract assignments available

· Travel Nursing directly with AdventHealth, no 3 ^rd party agency involved.

·We will assist to extend you at the same facility or find another assignment within our system.

·Easily convert over to permanent staff member if interested.

·Competitive Premium Pay Rate.

A Brief Overview
Provides direct and indirect services in the acute care, inpatient and/or outpatient rehabilitation settings. Utilizes process improvement in achieving the goals of the Rehabilitation Department. Adheres to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies, and accrediting bodies. May supervise other Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, technical aides, volunteers and interns. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Schedule: 8am-4:30pm 9One Saturday morning 0800 – 1200 every 4/6 weeks. Rotating with staff).

Shift: Days

On Call: N/A

What you will do

• Demonstrates, through behavior, Florida Hospital’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork. *Those employees working on a temporary permit can only practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist supervising no more than one “permittee” at any given time. The supervising physical therapist must be licensed for a minimum of six months before the supervision period begins and must cosign all patient records. Performs evaluations and re-evaluations according to standards and recommended techniques. Establishes, implements and adapts an individualized treatment plan of care (including appropriate goal setting, treatment activities and frequency). Discharges patients when maximum benefit has been achieved and/or according to standards of practice and payer guidelines. Documents accurately, completely, and timely with legible handwriting. Uses measurable and objective terminology following standards of practice, insurance guidelines and department/hospital policy and procedures. Charges patient accurately, timely, and legibly according to guidelines of the CPT code format and following insurance guidelines. Identifies the need for patient/caregiver education and utilizes each opportunity for teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis, including discharge recommendations. Documents education and understanding, as appropriate. Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department. Practice principles of professional development by maintaining clinical competencies, using best and/or evidence based practices, and serving as a clinical instructor. Meets the productivity standards, as defined by department. Willingly adjusts and adapts to changes in patient census by altering working hours to assist in other centers/programs as needed/approved and observed by manager. Practices principles of employee and patient safety when performing daily job activities via observation. Complies with FH Compliance Plan, rules and regulations of all local, state, and federal agencies, and with the standards of all accrediting bodies and payers as evident through documentation reviews, tracers and rounds results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Required.
• Entry level professional competency of Physical Therapy practices, theory, principles and applications as defined in competencies departmental policy
• Basic computer skills to include Outlook, Microsoft Office and Windows.
• NC State License Physical Therapist (PT) Required or compact PT License.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.