Travel Physical Therapist - Full-Time

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Sterling, VA is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for acute care to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized care plans across diverse patient populations.

The role includes supervising PTAs, documenting treatments per guidelines, and ensuring compliance with state PT board regulations. You will collaborate with medical teams, adapt plans based on progress, and utilize EMR systems and adaptive equipment daily.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months clinical PT experience.
• Current BLS certification required.
• State-specific licensure required.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff.
• Bill and document treatments following facility and insurance guidelines.
• Adhere to state-specific PT board regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to ensure coordinated care.
• Assess and modify plans of care based on patient progress.
• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment and medical terminology.
• Use electronic medical systems for daily operations.

Skills

Clinical stamina

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Team leadership

Electronic medical records

Education

State licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff


• Bill and document treatments following facility and insurance guidelines


• Adhere to state-specific PT board regulations


• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to ensure coordinated care


• Assess and modify plans of care based on patient progress


• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment and medical terminology


• Use electronic medical systems for daily operations

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience (new grads encouraged to apply)


• Current BLS certification


• State-specific licensure


• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks for extended periods

Additional Information

The role involves 8-hour day shifts, with responsibilities including team leadership and compliance with healthcare regulations. Certifications beyond BLS may be required prior to assignment. The position offers comprehensive benefits, weekly pay, and a supportive environment to deliver quality patient care.