Travel Physical Therapist - $2,077 per week

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

Education opportunities

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting in Albany, GA. The role includes overseeing PTAs and support staff, billing within facility guidelines, and ensuring compliance with state PT regulations.

Responsibilities also include collaborating with medical personnel, evaluating patient needs, and modifying care plans as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of PT experience (1 year preferred).
• BLS certification required.
• State licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in acute care.
• Oversee PTAs and support staff.
• Billing within facility guidelines.
• Comply with state PT regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to assess patient needs.
• Modify care plans as needed.
• Utilize computer systems and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Medical equipment

Education

State licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

We are seeking a travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting.

Key responsibilities include:

• overseeing PTAs and support staff
• billing within facility guidelines
• complying with state PT regulations
• collaborating with medical personnel
• evaluating patient needs
• modifying care plans
• utilizing computer systems
• ensuring accurate documentation

Qualifications:

• at least 6 months of experience (1 year preferred)
• BLS certification
• state licensure
• physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology is essential

Skills:

• team collaboration
• adaptability
• attention to detail
• familiarity with medical equipment and documentation

Additional details:

• 8-hour day shifts
• 32 hours weekly
• travel employment
• potential certification requirements before starting
• The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing education opportunities.