Travel Physical Therapist

Benedictine University; La Crosse (WI); Hybrid; USD 66,124 - 75,768; Full time

Job summary

Benedictine University is looking for a Travel Physical Therapist to provide therapy services at various Benedictine communities. This full-time role requires travel to multiple locations including La Crosse, WI, and other sites.

The ideal candidate will perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and educate residents and families while promoting the organization's mission and core values. This position allows for varying shifts and includes a competitive salary range of $48-$55 an hour.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current state licensure in Physical Therapy, which must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment on residents/patients and re-assessments as per MD order.
• Develop and revise plan of care as indicated by resident diagnosis.
• Plan for and provide resident, family and caregiver education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for resident discharge planning.
• Travel to various Benedictine communities to provide treatment.
• Promote the Benedictine Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Current state licensure in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Requirements

Travel Physical Therapist. Job Locations: USA-MN-Twin; Cities (Support Center) | USA-WI-La Crosse | USA-MO-St. Louis | USA-ND-Wahpeton Campus Name Benedictine Health System Support Center.

Category: Therapy. Position Type: Full-Time. Shift: Various Specific Shift. Times Varies. Scheduled Days of the Week: Varies. Weekend Work Requirement: Varies. Salary Range: $48-$55 an hour.

Overview

The SC Float Physical Therapist is a clinically competent, licensed professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of residents/patients through evaluation, ongoing assessment, planning, and implementation of therapy interventions. This position interacts effectively and professionally with residents/patients, family members, responsible parties, and other health care team members while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. This position must comply with regulatory standards by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Department of Health, and any other applicable professional guidelines and regulatory requirements. The practice setting may include skilled nursing facilities, sub-acute care, outpatient care, home health, and other contracted facilities. The SC Float Physical Therapist position is responsible for providing therapy services at Benedictine communities as needed. This position may require travel to multiple sites within a single day, or assignment to a specific site for extended coverage lasting several weeks, including potential out-of-state assignments, based on organizational needs. The SC Float Physical Therapist may assist with the orientation of new physical therapists and, when requested, support the regional management team in establishing therapy services during new community acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment on residents/patients and re‑assessments as per MD order and within department policy.
• Develop and revise plan of care as indicated by resident diagnosis, physical and cognitive status, functional goals/outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Plan for and provide resident, family and caregiver education, identify learning needs, clearly communicate information, and document response to education provided.
• Plan for resident discharge, anticipate long term and short-term resident needs, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and assess resident prior to discharge as needed.
• Travel to various Benedictine communities, as needed, to provide treatment to residents.
• Promote the Benedictine Mission and Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice by bringing the Mission and Core Values into the day-to-day activities.
• Perform other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Current state licensure in Physical Therapy, which must be in good standing. (Additional qualifications may be included.)