Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler, LLC.; Portland (IN); 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to treat orthopedic, neuro, and post-surgical patients in an acute care hospital setting.

The role offers day shifts in an acute care hospital in Indiana, with Cerner charting and travel flexibility. Requirements include Indiana or Compact licensure, BLS, and two supervisor references.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience.
• BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted).
• PT license required in hand prior to start; IN or Compact license accepted.
• Pending state license accepted.
• Two supervisor references required.
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical rehab preferred.
• SSN and DOB required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic setting within a short-term acute care hospital.
• Day shift schedule: 5x8 hour shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, gait/balance, pain management, and workers' compensation cases.
• Treats pre- and post-surgical patients including post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgery cases.
• Performs manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, instrument-guided soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and neuro re-education.
• Uses Cerner for charting.
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital.
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation of short- and long-term goals.
• Provides patient and family education on home exercise programs and safety/injury prevention.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates are accepted, with Indiana residents considered local.
• Local candidates may be offered a lower in-state pay rate.
• Past IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler.
• Travelers who have completed 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated break before starting a new assignment.
• Free parking available on site.

Skills

Orth orthopedic rehab

Neurological rehab

Post-surgical rehab

Gait training

Manual therapy

Therapeutic exercise

Education

PT license

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to treat orthopedic, neuro, and post-surgical patients in an acute care hospital setting.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA or RQI accepted)
• PT license required if applicable, must be in hand prior to start date (IN or Compact license accepted)
• Pending state license accepted
• 2 supervisor references required
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and post-surgical rehabilitation preferred
• Skilled in adaptive devices, gait training, manual therapy, and modalities such as e-stim, ultrasound, and traction
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic setting within a short-term acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hour shifts from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurological, gait/balance, pain management, and workers' compensation cases
• Treats pre- and post-surgical patients including post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgery cases
• Performs manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, instrument-guided soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and neuro re-education
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation of short- and long-term goals
• Provides patient and family education on home exercise programs and safety/injury prevention
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates are accepted, with Indiana residents considered local
• Local candidates may be offered a lower in-state pay rate
• Past IU Health perm or PRN employees must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a designated break before starting a new assignment
• Free parking available on site

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-739528

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