Travel Physical Therapist - $2,968 per week

TotalMed; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top paying contracts

Concierge one-on-one service

Long or short term contracts available nationwide

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Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency seeks a travel Physical Therapist for an immediate position in Danbury, Connecticut. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience, although those with 6 months may be considered. Key responsibilities include creating and modifying patient care plans, overseeing support staff, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. This position offers a competitive pay package with tax-free stipends for 40 hours/week and includes support from experienced recruiters throughout the travel career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred; 6 months may be accepted for exceptional candidates.
• Must have knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods and bend without difficulty.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Create and modify patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with PT board's rules and regulations.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation.
• Understand adaptive equipment and apply it appropriately.
• Evaluate patients and create a plan of care.
• Modify plans as patient condition changes.
• Document promptly following guidelines.
• Use hospital computer systems for daily tasks.

Skills

BLS certification

Physical Therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Travel therapy

Education

State-specific licensing

Job description

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Danbury, Connecticut.

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 Danbury, CT. 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.

Requirements*: BLS, 1 Year

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1383612. 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.

What the TotalMed experience can offer you:

• Top paying contracts
• 24x7 concierge one-on-one service to meet your needs
• Long or short term contracts available nationwide
• Top 10 agency per recent traveler surveys

Come experience the “Care like no other” difference!