Job Title: Physical Therapist
Profession: PT
Specialty: Physical Therapy
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8H Days
Hours per Shift: 8 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Must be licensed in the state
Certifications: BLS Certification
Must-Have: Experience with inpatient clinical settings preferred
Description:
Unit: PT, OT, Speech
Number of patients treated per day: Depends on area assigned.
Outpatient: Up to 9 patients per day.
Inpatient: Up to 13 patients per day.
Rehab: Varies
Certification requirements: CCC-SLP is required for Speech.
PT must be licensed in the state.
OT must have passed the NBCOT exam.
EMR system used: Cerner Powerchart.
Support staff available: Rehab Aides/OTA/PTAL typically 2 to assist in rehab.
Weekend requirement: Varies and will be specified during requisition.
Holiday requirement: Holidays are not required.
Uniform: Maroon polo shirt and dark colored pants, closed-toed shoes, lab coat optional.
Outpatient and Inpatient: Possible; specifics will be defined in requisition.
Pharmacy services available 24/7.
Shift schedules may vary depending on needs; typically 8 hours.
Areas covered: Assigned area with potential to float to other areas.
Common diagnoses/types of patients:
- Inpatient: Ortho, post-surgical, neuro, trauma, cardiac, med-surg.
- Speech: Stroke, TBI, neuro, trauma, cognitive impairments, swallowing difficulties.
- PT/OT outpatient: Ortho/neuro.
- Rehab: Neuro, spinal cord injuries, trauma.
Additional notes: One year of experience preferred, travel and trauma experience are preferred.
Cancellation policy: Up to 4 shifts can be canceled during a 13-week assignment.
Charting system: Cerner.
Trauma level: 2.
Care setting: Inpatient rehab.
Division: Allied.
Shift notes: 8-hour days, Tuesday to Saturday.
Required certifications: BLS Certification.