Travel Physical Therapist - SNF / LTC - $2,446 per week

Centra Healthcare Allied; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

CEU reimbursement

Direct deposit

401(k) plan

License reimbursement

Tax-free stipend

Job summary

Centra Healthcare Allied seeks a Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Shreveport, Louisiana. The role involves evaluating patients, designing and implementing therapy plans, and coordinating with the care team to achieve rehabilitation goals.

Candidates should have a PT license, CPR certification, and strong documentation skills. The assignment lasts 13 weeks with 40 hours per week and daytime shifts, offering housing accommodations and travel benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or in process of licensure.
• Current CPR certification.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services per physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate and modify care to meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Set realistic and achievable goals for patients and document condition.
• Educate patients and families on physical therapy methods.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PT license (Registered Physical Therapist)

Job description

Centra Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

A great SNF / LTC Facility is looking for an experienced or newly graduated Physical Therapist / PT to join their growing team for a contract assignment!

The Physical Therapist / PT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes; providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation. Also, the Physical Therapist / PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient's capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician. As well, the Physical Therapist / PT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patient's condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method.

Requirements include:

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

Benefits of a Local Contract or Travel Assignment through Centra:

• Highly competitive pay rates
• 401(k) plan
• Direct deposit
• CEU Reimbursement
• A chance to explore new places and new opportunities throughout the United States
• High coverage of the premiums of a comprehensive health insurance plan
• License and medical reimbursement
• Housing accommodations
• Assignment completion bonuses

Centra Healthcare Allied Job ID #905925. Pay package is based on 8.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT) SNF / LTC