Contract

Physical Therapist in Kerrville, TX ($2400 Weekly Gross)

Kerrville, United States | Posted on 11/21/2024

Sage GroupHealthCare Staffing is seeking an LTC or Rehab Physical Therapist for travel /contract position in Kerrville, TX. Accepting both local and traveler candidates.

Position Name : Physical Therapist - LTC

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Start Date : ASAP

EmploymentType: Full-time, Travel,Contract, Temporary

ContractLength: 13 weeks-Accepting Local and Travel Candidates

Pay Rate:Range $2400 weekly Gross pay (Non-taxabletravel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

Unit: LTC

Shift: 8 hours; Days

Position Requirements:

• Physical Therapist experience: 1+ years - Required
  
• LTC or rehab experience – Required
  
• Travel experience - Highly preferred
  

Education, Licenseand Certification Requirements:

• PT License for State of TX or Compact - Required
  
• AHA BLS- Required
  

Job Description:

• Effectively screens/evaluates patients and/ with cognitive and/or ADLphysical functioning disorders and develops appropriate plan of care followingall regulatory and clinical practice standards.
  
• Utilizes standardized assessments and evidence-based practice tosupport clinical interventions.
  
• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatmentintervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioningdisorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  
• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation planincluding but not limited to: ADL retraining; therapeutic activities;therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices;etc.
  
• Assesses patient’s progress and adjust treatments accordingly in theclinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
  
• Evaluates treatment outcomes for effectiveness. Services are modifiedin relation to patient evaluation and referrals are made in relation tooutcomes.
  
• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families,caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
  
• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team membersregarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
  
• Provides comprehensive discharge summary of services provided perregulatory and clinical requirements.
  
• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in theelectronic documentation system and maintains patient records according tocompany policy.
  
• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per allregulatory and clinical requirements.
  
• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to:patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings,etc.
  
• Able to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory andclinical practice requirements.
  
• Able to supervise and support occupational therapist assistants;rehabilitation aides and/or students.
  
• Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code ofconduct, ethics during professional practice as an Physical Therapist.