PT - Physical Therapist

Origin Travel Nurses; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support timely discharge.

The role requires a current PT license, BLS certification, and at least two years of related experience, with a day shift in a staffing-focused environment suitable for travel assignments.

Qualifications

• BLS Certification is required before first shift.
• Must hold a valid, current State license as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Develops and modifies treatment plans according to physician direction.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to address discharge barriers.
• Manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions.
• Documents medical records accurately and timely, including discharge notes.
• Maintains licensure in good standing and adheres to professional guidelines.
• Participates in student programs and clinical supervision.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Documentation

Education

BLS Certification

State license (PT)

Job description

Physical Therapist

Job Description

The Physical Therapist evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans according to the patients' needs and physician direction. Responsible for delegating and directing all discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs that facilitate effective returns to community activities. Also serves as an educator for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self, and performs other professional duties associated with patient care and the design of program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients.
• Utilizes clinical reasoning to develop appropriate treatment plans and goals focused on patient discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, including timely equipment trials, patient and family training, and continuing services planning.
• Manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.
• Documents medical records accurately and in a timely manner, including daily documentation, goal writing, and discharge documentation.
• Ensures care provision under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approval.
• Participates in student programs, providing supervision and completing evaluations.
• Engages in professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Participates in patient and professional advocacy efforts, including health fairs and community events.
• Maintains professional licensure in good standing and adheres to discipline specific guidelines and codes of conduct.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification Required Prior to First Shift
• Must hold a valid, current State license
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related role

Schedule

This position involves a day shift with a 5x8.0 schedule.

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

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!