Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with 2+ years of experience and at least one prior travel assignment to treat a general orthopedic caseload.

Outpatient clinic setting within a Physical Therapy department

Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts with flexible start and end times

Patient population ranges from teens to older adults

Caseload includes a mix of non-surgical and post-operative orthopedic conditions

Current BLS certification required

CertDN certification preferred

Minimum 2 years of recent experience within the last 7 years required

At least 1 previous travel assignment required

Two supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment, supporting at least 2 years of experience in the previous 3 years

Experience with general outpatient orthopedic conditions such as ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip fractures, knee injuries, low back pain, and post-op cervical, shoulder, and spinal surgeries

Skilled in gait training, extremity mobilization, and use of assistive devices such as gait belts and walkers

Experience with documentation including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments

License required if applicable

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, and documentation of orthopedic and sports medicine patients

Utilizes modalities such as cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, and TENS

Provides home exercise programs and patient/family education

No requested time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment

Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed per 13-week contract

Candidates must live within 60 miles of the facility or provide a driver's license matching their address to qualify for local status

Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate

Previous MedStar employees must have been separated for at least one year before returning as a traveler