Travel Physical Therapist

Benedictine; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 66,124 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

Benedictine is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, assessing, and implementing therapy for patients across various Benedictine communities in North Dakota and neighboring states. Applicants must hold a current physical therapy license and preferably have experience in long-term care. The role includes collaborating with healthcare teams and promoting Benedictine's Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, and Justice. A robust benefits package is included with the position.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure in Physical Therapy, which must be in good standing.
• Preferred experience: One or more years in long term care.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and re-assessments as per MD order.
• Develop and revise care plans based on diagnosis and functional goals.
• Plan and provide education to residents, families, and caregivers.
• Collaborate with teams for resident discharge planning.
• Travel to various Benedictine communities to provide treatment.
• Promote Benedictine Mission and Core Values in daily activities.

Skills

Current state licensure in Physical Therapy

1+ years of experience in long term care

Job description

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 the process of 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. Practice settings 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

• Performs initial assessment on residents/patients and re-assessments as per MD order and within department policy.
• Develops and revises plan of care as indicated by resident diagnosis, physical and cognitive status, functional goals/outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Plans for and provides resident, family and caregiver education, identifies learning needs, clearly communicates information, and documents response to education provided.
• Plans for resident discharge, anticipates long term and short-term resident needs, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and assesses resident prior to discharge as needed.
• Travels to various Benedictine communities, as needed, to provide treatment to residents.
• Promotes 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 of the company.
• Performs other duties, tasks and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Current state licensure in Physical Therapy, which must be in good standing

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• One (1) or more years of experience in long term care

EEO/AA/Vet Friendly

Salary Range

$48-$55 an hour

Benefits Statement

A robust benefits package is available to eligible associates, designed to meet the needs of every stage of life, including paid time off (PTO), retirement, medical, dental, vision, education assistance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits. For more information visit our website at www.benedictineliving.org.

Additional Information

Position will travel to Benedictine's senior care communities located in Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin and North Dakota.