Travel Physical Therapist - Inpatient

American Traveler, LLC.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Physical Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Requires current state PT licensure and BLS/CPR certification, with a day shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and no call duties.

The role includes overseeing PTAs, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and treating geriatric and adult patients with diverse diagnoses in a 36-bed unit. A cooperative team player with good English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required if applicable.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting with 36 beds.
• Patient ratio of 5 to 6 patients.
• Assess patient needs and initiate PT interventions.
• Oversees care provided by PTAs and Therapy Techs.
• Works with interdisciplinary team to maintain standards.
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and reports to physician.
• Navy blue scrubs required; cooperative team player.
• Permanent address must be >60 miles from facility.
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Physical Therapist licensure (state)

Tools

Wellsky EHR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, requiring current state PT licensure and BLS/CPR certification.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required if applicable
• Current BLS/CPR certification required
• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years of experience preferred but not required
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English required; additional languages preferred
• Previous experience across all aspects of physical therapy preferred

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rehabilitation hospital setting with 36 beds
• Patient ratio of 5 to 6 patients
• Patient population includes geriatric and adult patients with neuro, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, amputee, and medically complex diagnoses
• Uses Wellsky EHR system
• Day shift schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Weekend hours as needed
• No call or float requirements
• Oversees care provided by Physical Therapist Assistants and Therapy Techs
• Assesses patient needs and initiates appropriate physical therapy interventions
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to maintain professional standards
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness and progress toward short- and long-term goals, recommending changes to physician as needed
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must be a cooperative team player
• Permanent address must be more than 60 miles from the facility
• Candidates who worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs