Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,157 to $2,222 per week in Tyler, TX
AMN Healthcare Allied
TYLER, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,157–$2,222
SKILLS
8D, Acute Care, Data Collection, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Human Health, Life Insurance, Needs Assessment, Orthopedics, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Regulations, Testing
SHIFT: DAYS 8A-5P
*Close early Fri, extra hour can be made up during M-Th*
Type of patients are mainly ortho and some neuro
Patient ratio - 1:1 (one patient every 45 mins)
Summary:
The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.
Responsibilities:
Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers; discusses with physician as necessary
Independently assesses all patient types as assigned
Demonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation; exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testing
Interprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goals
Reassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arises
Identifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makes
Requirements:
Doctorate Prof preferred
Bachelor's degree required
LPT License in state of TX required
BLS required (AHA only)
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
General Comments
This is an OUTPATIENT position
SHIFT: DAYS 8A-5P
*Close early Fri, extra hour can be made up during M-Th*
Type of patients are mainly ortho and some neuro
Patient ratio - 1:1 (one patient every 45 mins)
Required Qualifications Physical Therapist, Acute Experience: 1 year Licenses: PT(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year References: 2 References in entire work history
Facility Location A city of about 100,000 residents located 100 miles southeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, Tyler, Texas is the self-called "Rose Capital of the World," where you’ll find the largest rose garden in the United States. The economy of this civic-minded, family-friendly community is dominated by healthcare; Tyler is also the birthplace of the U.S. Adopt-a-Highway program and home to attractions like the Caldwell Zoo and Broadway Square Mall.
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:
Competitive pay rates
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Competitive Housing Deal
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About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.