Travel Physical Therapist - $2,281 per week

TotalMed; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel therapy provider seeks a travel Physical Therapist for an immediate opening in Yuma, Arizona. This role requires a minimum of 6 months of experience, with new graduates encouraged to apply. You will evaluate and plan care for a variety of patients while supervising support staff. Candidates must hold BLS certification and relevant state licensing. This opportunity offers tax-free stipends and a consistent 40-hour work week on 8-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred; 6 months accepted for exceptional candidates.
• Must possess BLS and relevant state licensing.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and execute a plan of care for patients.
• Supervise PTAs and support staff.
• Ensure compliance with PT board's rules and regulations.
• Interface with Medical Center personnel for team-focused care.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

BLS certification

Understanding of anatomy

Proficient in medical terminology

Documentation

Education

PT degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Yuma, Arizona.

• 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 Yuma, AZ. 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.

Tasks

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.

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

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.