Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,406 per week in Canon City, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Canon City, Colorado, 81212!

Pay Information

$2,406 per week

About The Position

Job Title : Physical Therapist

Profession : Physical Therapist

Specialty : None

Duration : 26 Weeks

Shift : Day Shift

Hours per Shift : 8 Hours

Experience : 1+ years of experience required

License : Physical Therapist in State of Employment or Physical Therapist license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact

Certifications : Basic Life Support from American Heart Association required

Must-Have : Previous work experience providing direct patient care in outpatient, inpatient, or inpatient rehab unit preferred; prior use of electronic medical records preferred

Description :

Evaluates patients presenting or referred to physical therapy by completing initial evaluation within time standards per department protocol.

Applies appropriate diagnostic and prognostic testing for musculoskeletal, neurological, and neuromuscular conditions.

Standardized testing will include special tests to determine level of disability and track outcomes over the patient care experience.

Performs a variety of best practice and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address the unique rehabilitation needs of each patient.

Establishes appropriate treatment plans with measurable and attainable goals and time frames by collaborating with patients, families, and other members of the health care team, including discharge planning.

Selects and implements therapy activities per plan of care to ensure that patient, family, and therapy goals are met.

Recognizes individual limitations and capabilities and utilizes available resources.

Evaluates patients' learning styles and appropriately teaches patients skills and techniques required for participation in physical therapy.

Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity and / or program for individual patients based on patient needs and capabilities.

Evaluates assigned patients and develops treatment plans, including specific goals and activities, reassessing and modifying plans as necessary based on patients' current levels of function and makes appropriate disposition recommendations.

Communicates effectively to all patients, families, staff, physicians, and other customers concerning physical medicine and rehabilitation services by direct verbal and / or written communication, respecting confidentiality at all times.

Documents all patient care activities, including evaluations, progress notes, and detailed treatment records per standards of practice and regulatory / third party payer requirements.

Facilitates preparation of patient schedules, billing charges, and other reports per medical records procedure through timely completion of documentation per policy.

On all documentation, utilizes descriptive, behavioral terms using correct grammar, organizationally approved abbreviations, and medical terminology.

Documents ongoing status, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes to correctly capture billing charges.

Participates in personal, professional, and program development by attending department in-services, meetings, and by sharing professional expertise to enhance the quality of professional services and staff development.

Assists in training physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students and other personnel.

Acts as a resource for new staff members and co-workers by sharing information and providing education.

Adheres to professional code of ethics and to all accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census, and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

Consistently demonstrates flexibility as evidenced by floating to other areas or sites and is agreeable to working flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours as necessary to meet the needs of patients and the department.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

About Cynet Health

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