Travel Physical Therapist - $2,753 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 Job Summary

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients referred for treatment. This includes assessing patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, and conducting follow-up and discharge planning. The therapist actively participates in clinical operations, program development, and performance improvement activities while supervising physical therapy staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough diagnostic evaluations to assess the physical and cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering their specific diagnoses and age-related needs.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and their families, ensuring that goals are measurable and methods are established to achieve them.
• Maintains compliance with documentation requirements, including initial patient evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Participates in patient care conferences and meetings with families and other healthcare providers.
• Provides counseling and education to patients and families regarding evaluation, care, and treatment processes.
• Assists with the coordination and supervision of student programs for Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as volunteer initiatives.
• Contributes to departmental operations, including the orientation of new staff and patient scheduling to ensure quality care and staff oversight.
• Demonstrates commitment to the organization’s values and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Identifies community resources for appropriate referrals and builds professional relationships with healthcare colleagues and providers.
• Engages in self-education, departmental training, and community educational opportunities.
• Adapts assessment and treatment methods to meet the unique needs of each patient based on their physical, psychological, and cultural backgrounds.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Knowledge of modalities and equipment used in physical therapy as outlined by relevant regulatory bodies.
• No prior experience is required; new graduates will be considered.

Work Schedule

This position requires full-time availability over five days per week with daily shifts of eight hours.

Dress Code

The dress code consists of khaki pants and a white polo shirt.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #37919688. 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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