Travel Physical Therapist - $2,279 per week

TotalMed Allied; Grand Junction (CO); 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 programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Grand Junction, Colorado. The PT will evaluate, develop, and execute a plan of care for various patient populations in an acute care setting, coordinating with medical staff as part of a team.

Requirements include 1 year of experience (6 months for exceptional candidates), BLS, and state licensing. The role involves supervising PTAs and completing documentation, with 8-hour shifts and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 1 year PT experience preferred; 6 months acceptable for strong candidates.
• Must have BLS and state licensing.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods and perform documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and therapy staff
• Bill within the setting following facility guidelines
• Comply with state PT board rules and regulations
• Coordinate with Medical Center personnel and physicians to plan care
• Understand adaptive equipment and patient needs
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as patient condition changes
• Use hospital IT systems for daily tasks
• Provide timely documentation per guidelines

Skills

BLS certified

State license

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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 Grand Junction, CO. 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

• 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.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1481758. 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