Physical Therapist - Travel

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a 48-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Florida. Join a world-class team of motivated healthcare professionals dedicated to service excellence and high-quality patient care.

The role supports patient outcomes across physical therapy disciplines with a focus on professional growth, continuing education, and a supportive benefits program. Requirements include a graduate degree in Physical Therapy, current state PT license, and

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current State PT License.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, and treats physical therapy needs for patients; focuses on improving mobility and function.

Skills

Patient care

Team player

Communication

Time management

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Travel Physical Therapist opportunity - In Florida!

48 bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital has a great short-term travel assignment.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Ernest Health we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through \"My Ernest Journey\" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is \"You Spoke, We Listened\". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options


• Flexible and Health Saving account options available


• Dental and Vision coverage


• 401K with employer matching


• Life insurance


• Short-and-long term disability


• Competitive compensation

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program


• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.


• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program


• Therapy Preceptor bonus program


• Continuing education opportunities

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.


• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.


• Current State PT License.


• Current CPR

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification from an approved required.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.


• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients


• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards


• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.


• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses, and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and other related disorders. Integrates the hospital's mission and \"Guiding Principles\" into daily practice.