Traveling Physical Therapist — Elevate Patient Mobility

White Oak Healthcare; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, assess functional status, plan treatment, and educate patients and families to maximize progress toward functional goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other health professionals, adherence to standards, thorough documentation, and ongoing professional development, with patient-centered care in SNF settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients' functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

Skills

SNF patient care

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Team communication

Travel as needed

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Current PT license

Job description

Apploi seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to develop individualized therapy programs, assess functional status, plan treatment, and educate patients and families to maximize progress toward functional goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other health professionals, adherence to standards, thorough documentation, and ongoing professional development, with patient-centered care in SNF settings.