PT - Physical Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

401k eligibility with match

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care inpatient assignment. The role focuses on medical-surgical patients, requiring strong time management and the ability to work independently, especially on Saturdays when you may be the sole therapist on the unit.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, creating and adjusting treatment plans, educating families, and collaborating with the care team to optimize outcomes. California license and BLS are required; Epic EMR is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of prior physical therapy experience, acute care preferred.
• Current California state license as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic charting systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop individual treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to facilitate healing and improve mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment processes and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Physical therapy

Acute care

Education

Current California PT license

BLS certification

Epic EMR experience (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Physical Therapist - Acute Care

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00 - 16:30.

Job Description

The Physical Therapist will provide inpatient physical therapy services in an acute care setting, primarily focusing on treatment of patients with medical-surgical conditions. The ideal candidate must possess strong time management skills and the ability to work independently, especially on Saturdays when the Physical Therapist will be the only therapist in the unit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and develop individual treatment plans.
• Implement therapeutic interventions to facilitate healing and improve mobility.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families regarding treatment processes and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of prior experience in physical therapy, with a focus on acute care preferred.
• Current California state license as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic charting systems is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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