Travel Physical Therapist - Acute

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and modify patient care plans in diverse acute care settings. You will oversee PTAs and support staff, ensure accurate documentation, and bill within facility guidelines.

This 13-week assignment offers 40-hour weeks on day shifts, with compensation based on 8-hour shifts. Applicants must hold a valid state license, BLS, and be able to stand and perform physical tasks while collaborating with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of PT experience; new grads encouraged.
• Valid state licensing
• BLS certification
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and modify patient care plans in acute care.
• Oversee PTAs and support staff.
• Bill within facility guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state PT board rules.
• Collaborate with medical personnel on team plan of care.
• Understand adaptive equipment.
• Utilize medical systems.
• Provide accurate documentation

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Billing procedures

Job description

Role

Travel Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, develop, and modify patient care plans in an acute care setting
• Oversee PTAs and support staff
• Bill within facility guidelines
• Ensure compliance with state PT board rules
• Collaborate with medical personnel to deliver a team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Utilize medical systems
• Provide accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience (new grads encouraged)
• Valid state licensing
• BLS certification
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Skills

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
• Knowledge of regulations and billing procedures
• Ability to adapt plans based on patient needs

Assignment Details

This role offers a 13-week travel assignment working 40 hours per week on day shifts, with compensation based on 8-hour shifts. Additional certifications may be required.