Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - $2,443 per week

TotalMed; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Job summary

TotalMed Allied in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 13-week assignment. The role is 40 hours per week, dayshift, with an immediate opening. A minimum of 1 year of PT experience is preferred, though exceptional candidates with 6 months may be considered.

You will collaborate with a healthcare team to deliver patient-centered care. The position requires BLS certification and state-specific licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience; new grads encouraged to apply.
• Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.
• PTs should be able to stand/walk for long periods and understand anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervising PTAs and support staff.
• Bill within the respective setting following guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state PT board rules and regulations.
• Interface with Medical Center staff and physicians for a team-based plan of care.
• Understand adaptive equipment and evaluate/create plans of care.
• Modify plan of care as patient condition dictates.
• Use Medical Center computer systems for daily tasks.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation per state/insurance guidelines.

Skills

PTA supervision

Plan of care

Anatomy knowledge

State licensing

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, IA.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist


• Discipline: Therapy


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 40 hours per week


• Shift: 8 hours, days


• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

Tasks

As a PT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)


• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility


• Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state


• Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care


• Understand adaptive equipment


• Evaluate and create a plan of care


• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition


• Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks


• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.

Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1521949. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapists - PT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay


• Guaranteed Hours


• Continuing Education


• 401k retirement plan


• Sick pay


• Wellness and fitness programs


• Referral bonus


• Medical benefits


• Employee assistance programs


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• Benefits start day 1