Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement care plans for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting.

The role involves supervising PTAs and support staff, coordinating with physicians, ensuring compliance with facility guidelines, and adapting plans based on patient progress, while applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience minimum, 1 year preferred; new grads encouraged.
• Current state-specific license and BLS certification.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff.
• Perform billing and ensure compliance with facility guidelines.
• Adhere to state-specific PT board rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to coordinate patient care.
• Assess and modify plans of care based on patient progress. Utilize medical documentation systems accurately and timely.
• Understand and apply knowledge of adaptive equipment, anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Maintain physical stamina to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks.

Skills

Medical terminology

Anatomy

Physiology

Patient care principles

Pathology

Education

Texas PT License

BLS Certification

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff
• Perform billing and ensure compliance with facility guidelines
• Adhere to state-specific PT board rules and regulations
• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to coordinate patient care
• Assess and modify plans of care based on patient progressUtilize medical documentation systems accurately and timely
• Understand and apply knowledge of adaptive equipment, anatomy, physiology, and pathology
• Maintain physical stamina to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (1 year preferred; new grads encouraged)
• Current state-specific license and BLS certification
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and patient care principles