Travel Physical Therapist - $2,196 per week

Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Santa Maria, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Physical Therapist
• Discipline : Therapy
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 15 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Estimated payment breakdown

~$2076.00-$2196.00 / wk

~$920.00-$1040.00 in weekly taxable income

~$23.00 / hr-$26.00 / hr

Estimate assumes an 12 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.

~$1156.00 in non-taxable stipend

Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal / annual adjustments

Summary / Objective :

The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility function and strength.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work

Maintain and update PT skills and certifications as necessary

Evaluate and treat patients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs

Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete evaluations reports and discharge summaries for

patient files

Guide amp monitor patient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up

Supervise PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care

Communicate with physicians and other persons to insure quality patient care

Correspond with co-workers amp other offices via phone fax amp email

Be responsible for accurate patient chart documentation amp follow-up re : prescriptions test

results authorizations etc.

Make sure patients are comfortable and answer questions when necessary.

Work closely with the front office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.

Have computer skills necessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing Word Internet EMR etc.

Be able to make independent decisions regarding patient care

Be involved in the business marketing amp referral process when necessary

Be responsible for following HIPAA policy amp procedure

Be familiar with PT billing policy amp procedure re : Medicare work-comp private auto liens

cash pay etc.

Be proficient in DX and ICD-10 coding for the billing of services

Be able to be physical mobile including a combination of stool sitting walking and prolonged standing

for 8-10 hour work days based on patient care schedule.

Be able to lift 50 pounds and assist moving patients with mobility restraints assist patients

with transferring and providing stand by assistance and recovery with patient

walking safety.

Supervisory Responsibility :

This position supervises PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care.

Work Environment :

This position works in the patient physical therapy clinic an outpatient / rehabilitation setting.

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy :

policies procedures and practices as required by federal and state law and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care

provider. Failure to comply with the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job responsibilities related to treatment payment or other Company operations.

in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position walks sits stands bends lifts and moves

continually during working hours. The position is subject to lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds pushing wheel chairs and transporting and supporting residents. The employee must be constantly alert for resident safety.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Degree in Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education and Experience

Continuing Education courses.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must hold active license or plan to test in the near future to hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work.

Position : Therapist

Specialty / Modality : Physical Therapy

Licenses / Certifications : CPR / BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapist-California, NPI NUMBER

Physical Abilities : From 50-100lbs

For the most prompt response, please APPLY ONLINE.

As always, there is never a fee for candidates to utilize our services.

Aureus Medical Group - Therapy Job ID #761-25-3014217. 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 THERAPIST

About Aureus Medical Group - Therapy

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