Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free travel stipend

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting. You will supervise PTAs, collaborate with medical staff, and document progress using EMR systems.

Requirements include a state license, BLS, and 6+ months of PT experience; travel duties span days and 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience (1 year preferred).
• Current BLS certification.
• State-specific physical therapy license.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff.
• Bill within facility guidelines and ensure compliance with state PT board rules.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to create and modify care plans.
• Understand adaptive equipment and evaluate patient progress.
• Utilize medical systems for documentation.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Documentation skills

BLS certification

Education

State physical therapy license

Tools

EMR / Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Role: Travel Physical Therapist responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing patient care plans in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff, bill within facility guidelines, ensure compliance with state PT board rules, collaborate with medical personnel to create and modify care plans, understand adaptive equipment, evaluate patient progress, and utilize medical systems for documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 6 months experience (1 year preferred)
• current BLS certification
• state-specific license
• strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.

Additional Details

• New grads encouraged to apply
• certifications may be required prior to assignment
• Compensation based on 8-hour shifts, with a tax-free stipend.
• The role involves working days, 40 hours per week, in a travel capacity.