Travel Physical Therapist - $2,751 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Santa Fe, 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 Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients as referred, including assessment, treatment plan development, implementation, follow-up, and discharge planning. The role also encompasses clinical contributions to program development, departmental operations, and performance improvement activities while supervising and coordinating student programs and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough diagnostic evaluations to assess the physical and cognitive abilities of both inpatients and outpatients, with consideration of diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and families, with clear objectives and strategies to meet those goals.
• Ensure adherence to documentation policies and procedures, including initial patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other necessary records.
• Participate in patient and family care conferences, in-service programs, and departmental meetings to enhance overall patient care quality.
• Provide counseling to patients, families, and other involved parties regarding patient evaluations, care, and treatment methods. Manage timely discharge planning and education.
• Assist in the supervision of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs and volunteer coordination.
• Support clinical department functions, including the orientation of new staff and patient scheduling to ensure optimal quality of care and supervisory coverage.
• Embrace and promote the organization’s core values while engaging in performance improvement initiatives to enhance departmental effectiveness.
• Maintain awareness of local community agencies to facilitate appropriate referrals and improve knowledge of available resources.
• Identify educational opportunities for personal, departmental, and community enrichment, and participate in relevant research activities as necessary.
• Demonstrate proficiency in performing patient care responsibilities that cater to the specific needs of various patient demographics.
• Adapt assessment and treatment methods to meet the unique physical, psychological, and cultural needs of each patient.
• Foster positive professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
• Perform additional related duties as directed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current physical therapist licensure for New Mexico and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider are required.
• Skills: Proficient in utilizing all modalities and equipment relevant to the physical therapy field as outlined by regulatory authorities.
• Experience: Previous experience is not necessary.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position consisting of five days with an eight-hour shift, adhering to the standard hours of operation.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37919704. 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: Allied Physical Therapist - Out Patient

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