Travel Physical Therapist - $2,711 per week

TotalMed; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a position in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience, or six months for exceptional candidates, along with BLS certification. Responsibilities include evaluating and creating care plans for patients, supervising PTAs, and ensuring compliance with medical standards. This full-time position offers a tax-free stipend and requires a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience preferred; 6 months may be accepted for exceptional candidates.
• Must have a valid BLS certification.
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and create a plan of care for patients.
• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Provide accurate documentation per state guidelines.

Skills

BLS

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Modifying plan of care

Supervising PTAs

Education

State-specific licensing

Additional certifications

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

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 Shelbyville, KY. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

• Oversee supervising PTAs and 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.

Requirements* BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1405875. 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.