Travel Physical Therapist - Weekly Pay

AccessHealth; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist to evaluate, develop, and implement patient care plans in an acute care setting. The role includes supervising PTAs and staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with medical teams.

The candidate should have at least 6 months of PT experience, hold current BLS and state licenses, and be comfortable with the clinical demands of acute care. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of PT experience (new grads encouraged).
• Current BLS certification.
• State-specific PT license.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Additional certifications may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff.
• Bill according to facility guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with state PT regulations.
• Collaborate with medical personnel to create/modify care plans.
• Understand adaptive equipment.
• Accurately document patient progress using medical systems.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Medical terminology

Team collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Role Overview: A travel Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating, developing, and implementing patient care plans in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities: Oversee supervision of PTAs and support staff, bill according to facility guidelines, ensure compliance with state PT regulations, collaborate with medical personnel to create and modify care plans, understand adaptive equipment, and accurately document patient progress using medical systems.

Qualifications & Skills: Must have a minimum of 6 months of experience (new grads encouraged), current BLS and state-specific licensing, and the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lean comfortably. A strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology is required. Additional certifications may be necessary.

Additional Information: The role involves working 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week, with a focus on team collaboration and patient-centered care.