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Required Skills/Experience:
A good understanding of neuro, multi-trauma, and medically complex diagnoses is required.
The candidate must be able to complete a thorough chart review and have a good understanding of lab values, weight-bearing precautions, etc.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Previous use of mobility devices and lift systems is preferred.
A good understanding of the use and application of back braces, UE/LE positioning devices, and hip/spine/cardiac precautions is preferred.
Required Credentials:
MSPT or DPT degree from an accredited PT program.
Pass the NPTE.
Unit Details:
The assignment is based in the Ground West Rehab Center (ARC) on the main hospital's ground floor.
Patient caseload is 3-5 patients per day.
Therapists see patients 90 minutes per day, split into two 45-minute blocks.
On weekends, if low-staffed and high-census, therapists may see most patients for one 45-minute block to see more patients.
Equipment includes Sara Stedy, Vector, BITS, BURT, Bioness H200 UE, ARJO mobility device, mechanical lift, Liko overhead lift, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
Procedures include neuro re-education, gait training, balance, wheelchair training, cognitive re-education, vestibular training, energy conservation, BUE/BLE range of motion and strengthening, orthotic use and fit, home safety, and family training.
Cross-training on the acute care side occurs during week two.
Shift & Scheduling:
Alternate weekends.
Floating Requirements:
If the ARC has low census, the traveler will float to the acute care side of the hospital.
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Travel Physical Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Physical Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with movement, mobility, and function. Examples of patients who benefit from physical therapy include those who have had surgical procedures or experienced an injury and those with medical conditions such as joint, neurological, pulmonary, or cardiac disease. Job responsibilities for Physical Therapists include assessment and developing a plan of care with interventions such as exercises, application of heat or cold, massage, or electrical stimulation. Physical Therapists also supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, provide patient education, and may work with healthy people who want to prevent future problems. Physical Therapists can achieve board certification in several specialty areas through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. The average annual salary for Physical Therapists in the United States is more than $97,000.
Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in Utah
Physical Therapists (often abbreviated as PT) are in demand in many areas of the United States, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts much faster than average growth job growth over the next several years. Travel Physical Therapist jobs can be found in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, fitness facilities, and home health agencies. Job descriptions for Physical Therapists typically focus on their role in helping patients improve their movement, strength, and function, which have been impaired because of injury, surgery, illness, or disability. Physical Therapists can make a significant difference in people’s quality of life by helping ease pain and facilitating better participation in daily activities. Apply today to land your perfect travel Physical Therapist job.
