Travel Physical Therapist - $1,788 per week

TotalMed; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

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Top paying contracts

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Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for a travel position in Fort Collins, Colorado. The role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week over a 13-week contract. Key qualifications include state-specific licensing and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The Physical Therapist will be responsible for evaluating patients, developing care plans, and overseeing support staff. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and additional certifications may be necessary before starting the assignment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and state‑specific licensing.
• Additional certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and create a plan of care for various patient populations.
• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following guidelines.
• Interface with physicians to ensure a team-focused plan of care.
• Assess adaptive equipment needs; utilize center computer systems for daily tasks.
• Document timely and accurately following insurance guidelines.

Skills

Experience in evaluation and development of care plans

Understanding of anatomy and physiology

Ability to stand and walk for long periods

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

State-specific licensing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Tools

Medical Center computer systems

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Fort Collins, CO. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

Responsibilities

As a PT, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

Tasks

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
• Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and state‑specific licensing.

Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 1 Year. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1378783. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - Travel.

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast‑paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter – traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others so that you can care like no other.

Benefits

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one‑on‑one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys
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Come experience the “Care like no other” difference!