Travel Acute Inpatient Physical Therapist - $2,462 per week

Medical Solutions Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Yuma, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Duration : 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

We’re seeking talented healthcare professionals whose adventure game is as strong as

their clinical game. Those that want flexibility and high pay, we have the positions for

you!

Some of the industry-leading benefits enjoyed by Medical Solutions travel nurses and

travel allied healthcare professionals include :

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can

change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on guaranteed hours,

distance being traveled, and customizations available for travelers.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of

Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national

organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and

procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary

to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is

needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive

evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and

prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable,

patient related and reflects the key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and

family / caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions

to or modifications of referring orders.

2. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical,

social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in

a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as

indicated. Involves patient and family / caregiver in the treatment and decision making

process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family / caregiver, and

interdisciplinary team.

3. Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies.

Documents legibly. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the

department. Documents evidence based and individualized treatment techniques / plan.

Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the

patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to

department policies.

4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through

of care. Communicates evaluation / treatment results and patient progress to physicians,

nurses, patient, family / caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and

timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem

solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard

practices and / or current literature.

5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing

shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all

patient care needs.

6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe

delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA, ATC,

Therapy Technician and student complies with department policies and regulatory

agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures

competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.

7. Department operational activities. Attends department required meetings and / or follows

up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental / facility process

improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.

8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of

departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of

other health care institutions, community provides and agencies concerning the health

care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, request or

clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have graduated from an APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent.

Must possess a current Physical Therapy license within the State of practice. BLS

certification required.

Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training

and education they have received that is required to perform the job. Demonstrates

through behaviors and answers to job related experiential questions

Medical Solutions Allied Job ID #976485. 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 (Physical Therapy)

About Medical Solutions Allied

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.

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