Travel Physical Therapist - $2,149 per week

Centura Health Corporation - 1000 Lincoln St; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a physical therapist to provide patient care through evaluations and therapeutic interventions. This role involves developing and modifying treatment plans, documenting care activities, and providing education to patients and staff. The therapist will need to adapt to flexible scheduling and may float to different locations as necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care is preferred.
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and applies diagnostic testing for various conditions.
• Establishes treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families.
• Documents patient care activities and prepares billing charges.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Flexible Scheduling

Time Management

Job description

• Evaluates patients referred to physical therapy by completing initial evaluations within time standards per department protocol.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions.
• Performs evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to rehabilitation needs.
• Establishes treatment plans with measurable goals in collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Selects and implements therapy activities to meet patient and therapy goals.
• Recognizes patient limitations and utilizes available resources.
• Teaches patients skills and techniques required for physical therapy participation.
• Consults with rehabilitation team to select appropriate activities based on patient needs.
• Develops and modifies treatment plans based on patient progress and makes disposition recommendations.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians respecting confidentiality.
• Documents patient care activities including evaluations, progress notes, and treatment records per standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares patient schedules, billing charges, and reports through timely documentation.
• Uses correct grammar, approved abbreviations, and medical terminology in documentation.
• Documents ongoing status, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes to capture billing charges.
• Participates in professional development and shares expertise to enhance quality of services and staff development.
• Assists in training physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students and hospital personnel.
• Acts as a resource for new staff by sharing information and providing education.
• Adheres to professional code of ethics (APTA) and accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates effective time management and prioritizes workload to meet productivity requirements.
• Adapts to changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
• Demonstrates flexibility by floating to other areas or sites and working flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Job Requirements

• Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient, or inpatient rehab unit preferred.
• Prior use of electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Schedule Information

• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and evening hours as necessary to meet patient and department needs.
• Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.
• Floating may be required to any CommonSpirit location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or CommonSpirit-identified “float zone”.
• Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements in accordance with CommonSpirit policy.