Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

MEP Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Continuing education

Health plans

Retirement options

Job summary

MEP Health seeks a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement plans of care for diverse patient populations in an acute care setting. The role requires supervising PTAs and support staff while collaborating with physicians to design team-based care plans.

Qualified candidates hold a current BLS certification and CA state licensure, with 6 months to 1 year of experience and strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (1 year preferred).
• Current BLS certification and valid state licensure.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Understanding of regulations governing physical therapy practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise PTAs and support staff.
• Bill and document accurately following facility and insurance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific PT regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to develop team-based care plans.
• Evaluate patient needs and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment.
• Use medical computer systems efficiently.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Education

Current BLS certification

CA state licensure

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Role:

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise PTAs and support staff.
• Bill and document accurately following facility and insurance guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state-specific PT regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel and physicians to develop team-based care plans.
• Evaluate patient needs and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Understand and utilize adaptive equipment.
• Use medical computer systems efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (1 year preferred), with new grads encouraged to apply.
• Current BLS certification and valid state licensure.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Understanding of regulations governing physical therapy practice.

Additional Information

The role involves working 8-hour day shifts, with a focus on team collaboration and patient care excellence. Certifications beyond BLS may be required before starting. The position offers benefits such as weekly pay, continuing education, health plans, retirement options, and more.