Travel Physical Therapist - Full-Time

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Riverdale (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for diverse patient populations in acute care settings. You will supervise PTAs and support staff, and bill and document patient care with strict adherence to guidelines.

You will ensure compliance with state PT regulations, collaborate with medical personnel on team-based plans, and adapt treatment as patient conditions change while utilizing adaptive equipment and

Qualifications

• Duties require strong clinical knowledge across PT care.
• Experience supervising PTAs or support staff preferred.
• Proficient in accurate documentation and billing for patient care.
• Need adaptability for diverse patient populations and settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff
• Bill and document patient care accurately following guidelines
• Ensure compliance with state-specific PT regulations
• Collaborate with medical personnel to develop team-focused care plans
• Evaluate patient conditions and modify treatment plans as needed
• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment
• Use medical systems for daily tasks and documentation

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Team supervision

Documentation & billing

Adaptability

Education

Physical Therapy License

BLS Certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing care plans for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff
• Bill and document patient care accurately following guidelines
• Ensure compliance with state-specific PT regulations
• Collaborate with medical personnel to develop team-focused care plans
• Evaluate patient conditions and modify treatment plans as needed
• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment
• Use medical systems for daily tasks and documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 6 months of experience; new grads encouraged to apply
• Current state license and BLS certification
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean for extended periods
• Additional certifications may be required prior to assignment