Travel Physical Therapist - $2,509 per week

TotalMed; Watchung (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a position in Watchung, New Jersey. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of experience, but new graduates are welcome to apply. Responsibilities include overseeing PTAs, evaluating patient care, and ensuring adherence to medical guidelines. This role offers a pay package based on 40 hours per week and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Standing and walking for long periods, bending, leaning, or stooping required.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Create and evaluate a plan of care for patients.
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians.
• Coordinate with Medical Center personnel and physicians for a team-based plan of care.
• Understand adaptive equipment and its use.
• Evaluate patients and create a plan of care.
• Modify plan of care as patient condition evolves.
• Document daily tasks in hospital systems and ensure timely, compliant records.

Skills

BLS Certification

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pathology knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Physical Therapist license

Tools

BLS

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Watchung, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Watchung, New Jersey.

• 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 Watchung, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
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• * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1379274. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - Travel

About TNAA TotalMed Allied

In the fast-paced, highly competitive industry that is healthcare, you need a partner who works for and with you. At TotalMed, we’re a team who really cares. Our goal is to give gold standard customer care by enhancing the recruiter - traveler partnership with a high level of integrity and fun while supporting the experience you want to have throughout your travel career.

Our recruiters can help you evaluate the best healthcare jobs offered nationwide by uncovering your ideal career path and providing as much information as possible to assist in making the best decision for you in a no pressure atmosphere.

We care like no others so that you can care like no other.