Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care, Collaborative Team

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting. The role includes supervising PTAs, documenting care, and ensuring compliance with PT regulations.

You will collaborate with medical personnel to create team-based care plans, assess patient needs, adjust plans as needed, and understand adaptive equipment. Proficiency with medical terminology and EMR systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification and state-specific PT license.
• Strong understanding of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
• Experience supervising PTAs and support staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PTAs and support staff.
• Bill and document patient care following facility and insurance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state PT board regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to create team-based care plans.
• Assess patient needs, modify plans as necessary, and evaluate progress.
• Understand adaptive equipment and medical terminology.
• Utilize computer systems for documentation and communication.

Skills

BLS certification

State PT license

Anatomy & physiology

Medical terminology

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Health Care Administrators Association is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting. The role includes supervising PTAs, documenting care, and ensuring compliance with PT regulations.

You will collaborate with medical personnel to create team-based care plans, assess patient needs, adjust plans as needed, and understand adaptive equipment. Proficiency with medical terminology and EMR systems is expected.