Travel Contract - Physical Therapist - days

A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital. Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing.

Start Date: 12/04/2023

End Date: 03/03/2024

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 6:00AM- 3:00PM

Hourly Pay: $49.62

OT: 1.5

Weekly Pay: $1,860.75

JOB DESCRIPTION

Trauma level patients

• Performs age and diagnosis appropriate evaluations and treatment
• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards, policies and procedures
• Exhibits flexibility in overall department needs and actively participates in staff and committee projects
• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration and conducts professional development, required training, and credentialing
• Participates in the education and training of physical therapy students.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Other related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current Physical Therapist experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited Physical Therapy program
• Active unencumbered Louisiana Physical Therapist state license
• One year of Epic experience

Requirements
• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.

ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS

Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.

With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.