Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,572 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: PT Specialty: Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current Physical Therapist licensure Certifications: BLS certification from AHA required Must-Have: - Current Physical Therapist licensure - BLS certification Description: Provides physical therapy services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development, and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical and cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs.

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: PT Specialty: Therapy Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current Physical Therapist licensure Certifications: BLS certification from AHA required Must-Have: - Current Physical Therapist licensure - BLS certification Description: Provides physical therapy services to patients referred, including assessment, treatment plan development, and implementation with follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with clinical aspects of the department, including program development, department operations, and performance improvement activities. Supervises and coordinates the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs. Supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, rehab technicians, and volunteers. Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations to determine the status of the physical and cognitive abilities of inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with patient/family participation, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. Adheres consistently to policies and procedures related to documentation, including Initial Patient Evaluations, Daily and Weekly Progress notes, Discharge Summaries, and other necessary notations. Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Counsels patients, families, and other involved individuals regarding patient evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective education and training. Assists with coordination and supervision of the Physical Therapy and Physical Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer program. Assists with clinical aspects of the department, including orientation of new associates and scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and appropriate staff supervision. Demonstrates adherence to core values. Understands, supports, and participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community to make appropriate referrals and to increase knowledge of community resources. Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self, department, and community. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department. Adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served. Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff and referral sources. Performs other related duties as directed.