Physical Therapist - Journey Traveler
Company: Powerback Rehabilitation
Location: Concord
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist - Journey Traveler must
be able to travel nationwide for 13 week assignments. This position
provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various
settings. On assignment the Physical Therapist assesses the need
for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate
rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and
makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive
needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs
designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In
addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains
patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for
promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or
correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain
health.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary
licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state
licensure requirements and professional standards.Responsible for
the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence
to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)'
schedule, and timely documentation of services.Attends and
contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related
meetings.Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order
to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.Consults with
other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most
appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and
capabilities of each patient.Adapts program and/or plan of care
according to the needs of individual patients.Promotes a safe
environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety
hazards.Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.Cleans,
maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment
as necessary.Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:Therapeutic exercise including aerobic
capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuromotor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance trainingFunctional
trainingManual therapyAirway clearance techniquesIntegumentary
repair and protectionUse of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and
mechanical modalitiesDesigns, fabricates, fits and/or applies
adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive
devices including orthotics and prosthetics.Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.Instructs patients in the skills
and techniques required for participation in mobility activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.Performs other
related duties as required.Requirements:They must have a valid
Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of
license and eligibility.They must have a Master's degree in
Physical Therapy; orThey must have a Master's degree in a Physical
Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in
Physical Therapy; orThey must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical
Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT
experience.They must be available to travel to and temporarily
reside in locations outside of the therapists primary home.The
qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must
be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical
Therapy.Compensation: $60-$70/hr PRN
Keywords: Powerback Rehabilitation, Westfield , Physical Therapist - Journey Traveler, Healthcare , Concord, Massachusetts
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