Travel Physical Therapist

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient therapy setting requiring at least 1 year of relevant experience and Epic EMR proficiency.

Job Details

• Outpatient therapy department setting,
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm with variable hours,
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week,
• No weekend or holiday shifts required,
• Treats patients of all ages with orthopedic and neurologic conditions,
• Performs objective testing for range of motion, strength, and functional task performance,
• Applies taping techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement,
• Utilizes therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis,
• Uses Epic for charting and daily documentation,

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required,
• Minimum 1 year of relevant Physical Therapy experience required,
• IL PT license required if applicable,
• BLS-AHA certification required,
• Epic EMR charting experience required,
• Experience with screening procedures and objective testing methods required,
• Skilled in application of therapeutic modalities and taping techniques,

Additional Information

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, adjusting plan of care as needed based on patient response,
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students,
• Designs individualized plans of care integrating goals, treatment, and discharge planning,
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers using effective teaching methods,
• Communicates with referring providers on patient progress and treatment recommendations,
• Monitors and provides feedback on care delivered by support personnel,
• Radius rule of 50 miles applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible,
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract,
• Previous Carle Health workers must complete a 6-month break in service after 1 year of continuous assignment before returning