Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,580 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: PT Specialty: Therapy Duration: 13 months Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Experience: None required License: Current Physical Therapist Licensure Certifications: BLS certification via AHA Must-Have: - Bachelor's, Master's, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required. Actively 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.

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: PT Specialty: Therapy Duration: 13 months Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Experience: None required License: Current Physical Therapist Licensure Certifications: BLS certification via AHA Must-Have: - Bachelor's, Master's, or entry-level Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Physical Therapy is required. - Licensed as a Physical Therapist. 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. Assists with supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy 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, with patient and family participation, individualized treatment plans, as indicated, considering diagnosis and age-specific needs, with measurable goals and methods to achieve goals. Adheres consistently to documentation policies and procedures, including initial patient evaluations, daily and weekly progress notes as required, discharge summaries, and other appropriate 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 Physical Therapy student programs. Actively 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. Complies with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain departmental productivity standards. Maintains an awareness of other agencies within the community for appropriate referrals and to increase knowledge of community resources. Identifies and provides educational opportunities for self and the community. Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities that meet the age-specific, developmental, and population-specific needs of patients served. Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of patients served. Fosters and promotes positive and professional relationships with members of the medical staff, physicians, and referral sources. Performs other related duties as directed.