Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to treat an adult neuro and orthopedic population in a hospital-based outpatient clinic.

Job Details

• Outpatient PT clinic located in a hospital-based rehab office within a medical building,
• Clinic offers both PT and OT services, and is 1 of 7 outpatient locations within the health system,
• Focus on outpatient orthopedics including post-op care, gait/balance training, and sprain/strain management,
• Treats adult neuro population with occasional complex orthopedic cases,
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatrics, including neuro, geriatric, orthopedic, and aquatic cases,
• Schedule accepts 4x10 or 5x8 shifts, with all therapists working two evening shifts until 7:00 PM,
• No call, float, or weekend requirements,
• Uses Epic for EMR,
• Clinic holds weekly staff meetings and monthly in-services that travel therapists participate in,

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required,
• Current NH state PT license required (if applicable),
• BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross only),
• Experience with orthopedic and neuro populations preferred,
• Skilled in AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, and pain/strength assessment,
• Experience with modalities such as E-stim, ultrasound, TENS, moist heat, and traction,
• Familiarity with assistive equipment including crutches, gait belts, walkers, and shoulder slings,
• Strong documentation skills including evaluations, care plans, and reassessments,
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of start date,
• References required, including at least one professional reference from a supervisor,

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge documentation for an outpatient orthopedic and neuro caseload,
• Will collaborate with PT and OT staff within a multidisciplinary outpatient setting,
• Participates in weekly staff meetings and monthly in-services for ongoing communication and training,
• First-time travelers will be considered with at least 1 year of experience,
• Former employees of Elliot Health System or affiliated facilities are not eligible for this assignment,
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate