Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,746 per week in Battle Creek, MI

Cynet Health

Battle Creek, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,746–$2,746

SKILLS

Basic Life Support (BLS), Bone Disease, Documentation, Driver's License, Home Care, Leadership, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Process Improvement, Set Goals, Testing, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Battle Creek, MI

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Title: Physical Therapist Profession: Therapy/Rehabilitation Specialty: Home Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum of 1 year home health experience required License: Valid Michigan license required Certifications: BLS (AHA) required Must-Have: Current driver's license and proof of insurance Description: The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients. Patients may be suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases. The goal is to improve or restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Clinical duties include interpretation and implementation of referrals. This includes evaluating patient functional abilities and disabilities, such as range of motion, strength, and coordination. Standardized assessments and testing should be utilized to establish functional baselines, which will be used throughout treatment. There will be interdisciplinary discussions, rounds, and clinics as part of the role. The therapist will establish education and treatment planning for both patients and their families. Patient care goal setting and estimating the length of treatment are also required. Direct patient care involves conducting individual and/or group physical therapy activities according to the treatment plan. The therapist will facilitate and instruct patients in the skills necessary for successful participation. They may design and fabricate splints and other assistive devices as needed. Involvement in program development and participation in department process improvement is expected. The therapist will serve as a resource person in areas of expertise and may provide in-services for the rehabilitation staff. Documentation is required for evaluations, patient treatment plans, treatments performed, and progress. It is important to maintain accurate and complete records for each person served. Communication with leadership regarding any limitations that could affect timely documentation is essential. Therapists should be prepared to cross-train and provide coverage in other departments as necessary.

About the Company

Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE

1,000 to 1,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

WEBSITE

https://cynethealth.com/