Travel Physical Therapist - $2,686 per week

TotalMed; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing Education

401k plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Portland, ME, offering 40 hours per week with days shift. The PT will supervise PTAs and staff, bill per setting guidelines, and coordinate care with Medical Center teams.

Strong knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is expected, with BLS and state licensure required. New grads are encouraged to apply; exceptional candidates with 6 months experience may be considered.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; 1 year preferred, 6 months for exceptional candidates.
• BLS certification and state-specific licensing required.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods; knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Bill within the setting following guidelines.
• Comply with PT board rules and state regulations.
• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians on plan of care.
• Understand and use adaptive equipment.
• Evaluate and create a plan of care; modify as needed.
• Use hospital computer systems to perform daily tasks.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation per state/insurer guidelines.

Skills

PT experience

BLS certified

Licensure knowledge

Tools

Medical Center computer systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Portland, Maine.

• 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 Portland, ME. 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 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.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1509070. 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