Travel Physical Therapist - $1,717-1,978 per week

AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in DEXTER, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Acute - (PT - Acute)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 10 D Pay Rate: $1717.00 - $1978.00

PT needed ASAP REQUIRED SKILLS: Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, increase function and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Required Certifications: CPR per Mercy standard and PT licensure Years of Experience: Minimum 2-3 recent years in an outpatient setting Equipment: Standard PT equipment EMR: Cerner until switch to EPIC in fall 2024 Must Have Skills/Experience: Strong Communication / Documentation, outpatient setting experience Type of Patients on Unit: Hospital–based Outpatient -- Ortho, General, Routine, Sports Medicine Personality Fit: Friendly, strong communication, cares about patient outcome, able to work independently Scrub Color: Black Perform an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention • Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients • Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit • Administer treatment interventions including but not limited to functional activities, therapeutic exercise, heat, cold, hydrotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, aquatic therapy, manual exercises, massage, and traction to help relieve pain, increase the patient's strength, increase function, and decrease or prevent deformity and crippling • Delegate aspects of patient treatment to a physical therapy assistant • Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home • Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program • Review physician's referral and patient's medical records to help determine evaluation procedures and physical therapy treatment required • Document the initial evaluation, plan of care treatment, progress and discharge of patients accurately and timely • Discharge patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provide for appropriate follow up care or referrals • Comply with the rules and regulations set forth by the Missouri Physical Therapy practice act. • Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for less experienced therapists and newly hired PTs • Participate in role of clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students from accredited institutions • Assist in goal of value based provider through control of expenses • Assume responsibility for leadership roles in initiating and implementing new programs for the facility • Assist in goal of unrelenting quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction • Assume leadership roles in various aspects of the clinic’s daily operations • Participate in community service, fundraising events, and informational programs • Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the rehab managers and executive director • Perform duties with respect, courtesy and kindness to achieve excellence in customer service • Create environment of efficiency and concern for the needs of the patients • Work effectively with all personnel to create an environment of cooperation and respect • Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
MO Lic required
1+ experience required


Preferred Qualifications
NA

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare Allied Job ID #3047271. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist - Acute - (PT - Acute)

About AMN Healthcare Allied

Benefits

• Company provided housing options
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education