Physical Therapist (PT) - Must Be Licensed

Centra; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist for a contract assignment at a SNF/LTC facility. You will assess referred patients, develop treatment plans, and provide direct patient care under physician direction.

You will document patient progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team to achieve realistic goals.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist or actively pursuing licensure.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services/interventions per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate and modify care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients and administer treatment programs.
• Establish and manage a treatment plan with goals based on patient capacity.
• Document and record patient condition and progress.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods and expectations.

Skills

PT License

Plan of care

Care assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

PT degree (accredited)

Job description

A great SNF / LTC is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist / PT to join their growing team for a contract assignment! The Physical Therapist / PT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist / PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist / PT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements include

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

About Centra

Centra Healthcare Solutions is a nationwide employment firm focusing on finding you a Physical Therapy Job, PT Job, PT Travel Job, Travel Physical Therapy Job, Physical Therapist Job and Travel PT Job. We have many dynamic positions with cutting edge programs throughout the entire United States and various settings to meet each healthcare professional's criteria.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses