Travel Physical Therapist (PT)

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• COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - No Exemptions
  

Day shift Job Summary

Cost Accounting Type: Variable Direct
Exempt: No
Works under limited supervision while administering various APTA standard physical therapy treatments for disabilities injuries and diseases to relieve pain restore motor function and maintain optimal performance.
Standards of Behavior

Line of Responsibility and Authority

LINE OF AUTHORITY: Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab Director
Licenses and Certifications

Professionalism and Self-Development

Education and Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors Degree from four-year accredited college or university in physical therapy or degree in a related field
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: One to two years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: A valid California drivers license when travel is required
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current BLS course completion
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Current California Physical Therapy license or eligible for registration
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Member of APTA preferred
QUALIFICATIONS: Able to organize and monitor the work of others.
QUALIFICATIONS: Able to relate effectively with patients nurses physicians and other hospital/home health staff in a courteous professional manner
QUALIFICATIONS: Able to work independently with minimal supervision
QUALIFICATIONS: Analytical and diagnostic ability capable to interpreting patient physicians orders for physical therapy patients and developing an effective treatment plan as needed
QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of automobile insurance when travel is required
QUALIFICATIONS: Relates well with other staff members and various other hospital personnel in a courteous professional manner at all times
QUALIFICATIONS: Utilizes good oral and written communication skills sufficient to meet the demands of the job
Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Use of Senses and Communications Skills

ACCOMMODATIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key responsibilities and essential functions
CONFIDENTIALITY: Employee must conform with all HIPAA and other confidentiality regulations as required by the job department or hospital
EQUIPMENT USED: Cell phone
EQUIPMENT USED: General office equipment including computer printer calculator copy machine and other office equipment
EQUIPMENT USED: Physical therapy equipment such as hot packs electrical stimulation modalities exercise equipment weights walking aides whirlpools wheelchairs traction devices and diathermy
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (a): This job requires frequent bending squatting kneeling climbing reaching above shoulders sitting walking inclines and declines standing talking hearing and performing repetitive hand motions. Vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will occasionally lift boxes and/or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee must demonstrate lifting a 25-pound box from the floor.
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS: Category 3 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood body fluids or tissues and the assisting in cases of emergency medical care or first aid is not a requirement of employment. Tasks that involve handling of implements or utensils use of the public or shared bathroom facilities telephones and personal contacts such as handshaking are all considered Category 3 tasks.)
Job Roles

Physical Therapist (AHCL)

Administers physical therapy treatments in accordance with standard physical therapy practice as defined by physical therapy publications and schools.
Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime attendance vacation confidentiality etc. and completing assigned projects in a timely manner.
Attends case conference monthly or as often as the case conference is scheduled.
Attends staff meetings monthly.
Completes the evaluations on each patient within 24 hours of the physician order. Completes the discharge forms within 24 hours of discharge.
Consistently plans health care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
Documents patient assessment and ongoing care concisely according to agency policy and physical therapy standards preparing admission and assessment forms plan of treatment form clinical and progress notes and other appropriate forms according to state regulations and agency policy.
Encourages team members to promote patient and family independence and prepare patients for discharge.
Ensures coordination of health care team services and community resources. Evaluates patient care needs on admission and on an ongoing basis demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and state regulations.
Instructs home care personnel in correct lifting techniques and use of body mechanics and the use of the lifting equipment as required.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies license certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration Adventist Health (AH) The Joint Commission (TJC) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and all other regulatory agencies.
Maintains physical therapy skills inventory list annually.
Orients new physical therapy staff in home health and supervises their orientation even though not always directly involved.
Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed.
Plans and coordinates referrals to other health care team members as appropriate based on physician orders and patient needs.
Promptly communicates changes in patients condition and/or orders to other team members.
Supervises administration of treatments to patients by PT Assistants and aides.
Supervises the treatments of patients and accomplishes the treatments each day with the help of Registered Physical Therapist Assistants.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
  
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses

Pay rate is estimated based on weekly gross income.

Weekly gross pay based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Estimated Weekly Rate: $2964 per week

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