Travel Physical Therapist - $2,080 per week

TotalMed Allied; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a travel Physical Therapist for an opening in West Orange, NJ. The PT will evaluate, develop, and implement plans of care for diverse patient populations in the acute care setting, with 40 hours per week and 8-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities include supervising PTAs, billing per guidelines, interfacing with center staff, and maintaining documentation in center systems. NJ licensing and BLS are required; travel experience preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 1 year of PT experience; exceptional candidates with related background may be considered.
• BLS certification and current state-specific license are required.
• PT should be able to evaluate patients and develop care plans in acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Bill within the respective setting following facility guidelines.
• Adhere to state board rules and regulations for licensing and practice.
• Interface with Medical Center staff and physicians to implement a team-based plan of care.
• Understand and apply adaptive equipment and modalities as needed.
• Evaluate patients and create a plan of care; adjust as patient condition changes.
• Use hospital computer systems for daily documentation and orders.

Skills

BLS

State licensing

Experience requirement

Tools

Medical Center computer systems

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in West Orange, New Jersey.

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 West Orange, NJ. 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.

BLS, 2 Years

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1464796. 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 - 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