Travel Physical Therapist - $1,941 per week

TotalMed Allied; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied in Columbus, GA is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for an immediate 13‑week assignment. The role is 32 hours per week, with 8‑hour shifts, and requires 1 year of experience (6 months may be considered for exceptional cases).

You will evaluate patients in the acute care setting, develop and implement a plan of care, supervise PTAs, bill within guidelines, and coordinate with Medical Center staff to ensure a team-based approach. BLS and state license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience; 6 months may be accepted for exceptional candidate with appropriate background.
• BLS and state-specific licensing required.
• PTs should be able to stand/walk for long periods and have knowledge of anatomy/physiology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians).
• Bill within the respective setting, following facility guidelines.
• Understand PT board rules and regulations, complying with 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 by patient condition.
• Use Medical Center computer systems in daily tasks.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state/insurer guidelines.

Skills

PTA supervision

Billing in healthcare

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Care planning

Documentation

Electronic health records

Clinical evaluation

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Columbus, Georgia.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Physical TherapistDiscipline:

TherapyDuration:

13 weeks32 hours per weekShift:

8 hours, daysEmployment Type:

TravelWe are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Columbus, GA. 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.

TasksAs 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

RequirementsMust 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 #1494373. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32.0 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

Benefits

Weekly payGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsReferral bonusMedical benefitsEmployee assistance programsDental benefitsVision benefitsBenefits start day 1