Travel Physical Therapist - $1,768 per week

TotalMed Allied; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for an immediate opening in Decatur, IL. The PT will be responsible for evaluation, development and execution of a plan of care for diverse patient populations in the acute care setting.

Requirements include 1 year of PT experience (6 months may be considered for exceptional cases), BLS and state-specific licensing. The assignment runs 13 weeks with 35 hours per week, days shift, with supervision of PTAs and coordination with medical staff.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of PT experience; new grads may be considered with appropriate background.
• Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a plan of care for patient populations in acute care.
• Oversee supervising PTAs and therapy staff.
• Bill within setting guidelines and ensure documentation complies with state and insurance rules.
• Interface with medical center personnel and physicians to support a team-based plan of care.

Skills

1 year experience

BLS certified

Travel readiness

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Decatur, IL. 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.

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

As a PT, you should be prepared to perform the following 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*: BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1489241. Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 35.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1