Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients. Demonstrates respect by treating our patients and each other with dignity and respect, being empathetic and caring, and staying fully engaged with those who need our services. Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history. Produces documentation in accordance with the Clinical Process Policy (CTSCP67). Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need fortherapy services, if appropriate. Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient / family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education / family training as necessary. Provides supervision to PTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies. Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity / transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team. Required Skills & Experience :

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RightSourcing (a part of Magnit) expected pay package may vary and / or include certain benefits like : Stipends (for clinical traveler workers only), Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

QUALIFICATION / LICENSURE

Work Authorization : US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 2 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : Day

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36575307. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PT - Therapy Acute-A