Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerner, Documentation, Hospital, Java Swing, Laundry, Long-Term Care, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Physical Therapy, Treatment Evaluation
Job Title
Travel Physical Therapist
LocationHighlands, North Carolina
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Key Responsibilities- Evaluate and treat patients admitted to a critical access hospital with a strong rehabilitation focus
- Provide comprehensive physical therapy treatments with an emphasis on active treatment rather than evaluation only
- Manage a workflow of approximately one patient per hour within a 24-bed rehab-focused unit serving predominantly swing bed patients
- Utilize a fully equipped rehabilitation gym, including adaptive equipment, lift equipment, an accessible kitchen, laundry setup, and outdoor therapy spaces
- Document patient care accurately using the Cerner electronic health records system
- Float to an affiliated long-term care facility within the same building as needed
Required Qualifications- Active and valid state Physical Therapy license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience
- Strong rehabilitation mindset with demonstrated ability to evaluate and treat hospital-admitted patients
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a critical access hospital or swing bed environment
- Familiarity with Cerner documentation platform
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary rehab services team
Why Join Us- Work in a newly renovated rehabilitation gym featuring a fully functioning kitchen, laundry setup, and the ability to conduct outdoor therapy sessions
- Enjoy a consistent, predictable Monday–Friday daytime schedule with a supportive rehab team in a scenic mountain community
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing