Travel Physical Therapist - $2,199 per week

TotalMed; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Referral bonus

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for an assignment in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The PT will evaluate, develop, and implement a plan of care for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting, with 40 hours per week on days. 13-week duration and travel designation apply.

Requirements include BLS certification and state licensing; 6 months experience acceptable for exceptional candidates. New grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS certification.
• State-specific licensing required.
• New grads welcome; travel PT experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and therapy staff.
• Bill within facility guidelines and settings.
• Follow PT board rules and state regulations.
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians for a team-based plan.
• Evaluate and create a plan of care for patients.
• Modify plan of care as patient condition changes.
• Use Medical Center computer systems for daily tasks.
• Provide timely, accurate documentation per state/insurance rules.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Olympia Fields, Illinois.

• 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 Olympia Fields, IL. 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 must 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, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1486677. 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