Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with a minimum of 3 years of experience and a strong background in skilled nursing facility care for a 13-week travel assignment.

Details

• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting focused on long-term care and rehabilitation
• Patient population includes residents requiring physical therapy to maximize functional abilities and independence in activities of daily living
• Shift: Days
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of physical therapy experience required
• Skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience required
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctorate preferred
• Active PT license in the applicable state required; license required if applicable
• BLS/BCLS certification required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs independently; lifts over 50 lbs require a two-person assist
• Strong verbal, written, and documentation communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include resident evaluation, development of individualized plans of care with short- and long-term goals, and ongoing monitoring and modification of treatment programs
• Provides consultation to referring physicians and participates in pertinent team meetings
• Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions in the Electronic Medical Record in compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with state mandates and professional standards
• Provides mentorship to new staff during orientation and delivers in-service education to nursing and other departments
• Assists in the development of new rehabilitation programs and services
• Maintains clean and organized office and clinical areas in accordance with infection control procedures