Travel Physical Therapist

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist\n\n

Location\n

New Mexico

\n\nAssignment Duration\n

This is a 13-week contract position.

\n\nSchedule\n

5 Days - 8 Hours

\n\nJob Description\n

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department, and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety, and fire safety programs.

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• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate to the population in the assigned area.
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• Maintains required core competencies.
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• Accurately interprets referrals resulting in a proper and complete assessment of the patient.
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• Proactively communicates with other physical therapists when the presentation of the patient exceeds one's skill, knowledge, or understanding of the patient’s condition.
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• Implements the plan of care that attains expected clinical outcomes.
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• Completes all documentation thoroughly and charges accurately the same day treatment is rendered.
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• Develops, in conjunction with the patient and family, a set of realistic, reasonable goals with associated time frames and frequencies.
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\n\nRequired Experience / Certifications / Licensure\n

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• High School diploma or equivalent.
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• Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an approved and accredited program by the American Physical Therapy Association.
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• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist by the New Mexico Board of Physical Therapy.
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• Current American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
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• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English; additional languages preferred.
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• Strong written and verbal skills; basic computer knowledge.
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• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy, and physiology.
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\n\nWhy ARMStaffing?\n

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

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• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
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• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
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• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
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• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
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• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
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• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
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We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

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• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023

ARMStaffing Job ID #35770748. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT:Physical Therapist,07:00:00-15:00:00

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