Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler; Pueblo West (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Pueblo West, CO. The role requires 2+ years in outpatient orthopedic settings and active CO licensure or eligibility, with BLS.

You will evaluate, formulate treatment plans, and guide home exercise programs for adults with various orthopedic conditions. The position offers 1:1 patient care in a day-shift clinic, with no weekends, and a focus on gait training, post-op protocols, and evidence-based

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Current CO state license required if applicable (approval can take up to 6 weeks).
• Experience with post-operative protocols for cervical, shoulder, spinal surgeries, and hip/knee replacements.
• Proficiency in gait training, body mechanics, strength and sensory testing, and pain assessment.
• Experience with billing across Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare A/B, Private Pay, and Workers Compensation.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic setting focused on orthopedic patient population.
• 1:1 patient ratio.
• Day shift schedule: 4x10 (7:00-17:30) or 5x8 (8:00-16:30).
• No weekend requirements.
• No on-call requirements.
• Epic charting system experience required.
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, home exercise program instruction, and patient/family education.
• Completion of all facility-specific modules within the first week of assignment.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Open to candidates who have not been employed by UCHealth or its affiliates within the last two years.
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking.
• Accepts local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility.
• RTO limited to 10 days maximum per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks in late November, December, and March.
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted.

Skills

Outpatient orthopedic experience

BLS certification

CO state license

Gait training

Documentation

Epic charting experience

Tools

Epic charting system

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of outpatient orthopedic experience for a 13-week assignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of outpatient orthopedic experience required
• BLS certification required
• Current CO state license required if applicable (approval can take up to 6 weeks)
• Experience with orthopedic conditions including ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip/knee/hand/elbow injuries, and spinal conditions
• Experience with post-op protocols for cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgeries, as well as total hip and knee replacements
• Proficiency in gait training, body mechanics, strength and sensory testing, and pain assessment
• Experience with modalities including cervical/lumbar traction, cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, and TENS
• Experience with documentation including evaluations, reassessments, plans of care, and discharge summaries
• Experience with equipment such as gait belts, walkers, slings, sliding boards, and prosthetics
• Experience with billing across Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare A/B, Private Pay, and Workers Compensation

Responsibilities

• Outpatient clinic setting focused on orthopedic patient population
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule, choice of 4x10 (7:00-17:30) or 5x8 (8:00-16:30) schedules
• No weekend requirements
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system experience required
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, home exercise program instruction, and patient/family education
• Completion of all facility-specific modules required within the first week of assignment
• First-time travelers accepted
• Open to candidates who have not been employed by UCHealth or its affiliates within the last two years
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment must wait at least one year before rebooking
• Accepts local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility
• RTO limited to 10 days maximum per 13-week contract, with blackout periods during select weeks in late November, December, and March
• No blocked scheduling requests permitted

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-781899

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