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Required Credentials:
Entry-level qualifying master's or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program, or graduation from an APTA-approved program of Physical Therapy at the baccalaureate level with 2 years of proven work and continuing education experience that indicates mastery of the knowledge base typically taught in a master's program.
Valid driver's license.
Special Requests:
SEARHC does not provide housing or transportation for travelers; the agency is responsible for assisting employees with these needs.
Unit Details:
The position primarily provides outpatient physical therapy evaluations and treatments focused on patients' functional abilities.
Patient population spans a wide range of ages and diagnoses, with varying movement abilities and functional complexities.
Services may be provided in inpatient, outpatient, off-site, community event, home-visit and remote settings, including occasional out-of-town travel outside of MEH. Occasional travel to remote areas may involve boat or plane trips for multiple days, possibly in harsh weather.
Adaptive devices used and fitted include splints, braces, orthoses, seating equipment, durable medical equipment and activities of daily living assistive devices.
Uses the SEARHC computer system to obtain patient information, along with laptops, tablets and imaging devices.
Latex may be present in the workplace.
Shift & Scheduling:
Monday-Friday schedule.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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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
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.
