Physical Therapist - Travel

A Physical Therapist helps patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and regain functionality following an injury, surgery, or illness. The ideal candidate will assess patients' conditions, create personalized treatment plans, and guide them through rehabilitative exercises and therapies. Physical therapists evaluate each patient's situation by assessing their range of motion, strength, and pain levels to identify the underlying causes of their limitations.

Experience:

·        Over 1 year of experience in a clinical or hospital setting is required. Experience in a specialized area such as orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, geriatric, or sports therapy is a plus.

Responsibilities:

·        Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations to assess strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance.

·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and clinical guidelines.

·        Administer manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.

·        Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.

·        Monitor patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with professional standards and regulations.

·        Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.

·        Supervise and instruct physical therapy assistants or aides when applicable.

·        Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.

·        Stay updated with current physical therapy practices, research, and innovations.

 Qualification and Education:

·        Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

·        Current and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in [state].

·        Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).

·        Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

·        Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.

·        Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards.

Physical Effort:

The position occasionally involves frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting. It also requires some heavy lifting of up to 20 lbs and regular pushing and pulling throughout the duration of tests. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are necessary for operating equipment. The work environment may vary, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, or patients' homes.

Public Contact:

Requires some public contact with client patients, client staff, and doctors, requiring considerable interpersonal skill, professionalism, and customer service.