Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler, LLC.; Pasadena (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience and at least one prior travel assignment to treat a general orthopedic caseload within Maryland. The role emphasizes gait training, documentation, and patient education for teens to older adults in an outpatient clinic.

Required are a current BLS certification; license if applicable; and references supporting ongoing hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of outpatient physical therapy experience.
• At least one prior travel assignment.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CertDN certification preferred.
• Two supervisory references documenting 2+ years within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat and document orthopedic and sports medicine patients.
• Perform gait training and use of assistive devices as appropriate.
• Provide home exercise programs and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate evaluations, care plans and reassessments.
• Work in outpatient clinic with day shifts on a 13-week contract.

Skills

Gait training

Documentation

Orthopedic care

Patient education

Outpatient PT

Education

BLS certification

Tools

Mobility devices

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience and at least one prior travel assignment to treat a general orthopedic caseload.

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• CertDN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years required
• At least 1 previous travel assignment required
• Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years
• Experience with general outpatient orthopedic conditions such as ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip fractures, knee injuries, low back pain, and post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgeries
• Skilled in gait training, extremity mobilization, and use of assistive devices such as gait belts and walkers
• Experience with documentation including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments
• License required if applicable

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic setting within a Physical Therapy department
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts with flexible start and end times
• Patient population ranges from teens to older adults
• Caseload includes a mix of non-surgical and post-operative orthopedic conditions
• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and documentation of orthopedic and sports medicine patients
• Utilizes modalities such as cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, and TENS
• Provides home exercise programs and patient/family education
• No requested time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract
• Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility or provide a driver's license matching their address to qualify for local status
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate
• Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler

Benefits

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

Job ID: P-751242

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