Travel Physical Therapist - $1,834 per week

TotalMed Allied; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Meridian, MS. The role involves evaluation, development and execution of a plan of care for diverse patient populations in the acute care setting.

Requirements include 6 months of PT experience (1 year preferred), BLS and state-specific licensure. The assignment runs 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, with days shift and 8 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of PT experience preferred; 6 months may be accepted for exceptional candidates
• BLS certification and state-specific licensure required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; stamina for acute care settings
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and therapy staff
• Bill within the setting following facility guidelines
• Comply with state PT board rules and regulations
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians for team-based care
• Understand adaptive equipment used in therapy
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care based on patient condition
• Utilize Medical Center computer systems for daily tasks
• Provide timely documentation per state/insurance guidelines

Skills

Experience focus

Stand/walk long periods

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

BLS certification

State PT licensure

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty

Physical Therapist

Discipline

Therapy

Start Date

ASAP

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 Meridian, MS. 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

• 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,* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1476433. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - TravelAbout 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