Therapy - PT

Physical Therapist

Specialty: Physical Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8H Days, Sunday to Thursday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: Must be licensed in the state

Certifications: BLS Certification required

Must-Have: Trauma experience preferred, inpatient clinical experience may be considered

Description: Unit will include Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy. The number of patients treated per day depends on the assigned area. In outpatient settings, up to 9 patients may be treated per day. In inpatient settings, up to 13 patients may be treated per day. In rehab settings, patient load varies. Certifications required include CCC-SLP for Speech Therapy. Physical Therapists must be licensed in the state. Occupational Therapists must have passed the NBCOT exam. The EMR used is Cerner Powerchart. There will be Rehab Aides, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Physical Therapy Aides available. Weekend requirements may vary and will be specified in the requisition. Holidays are not required for this role. Uniform includes a maroon polo shirt and dark-colored pants, closed-toe shoes, and a lab coat is optional. Physical Therapists may cover both outpatient and inpatient areas as specified in the requisition. A pharmacy is available 24/7. Shifts may vary according to needs, including Wednesday to Sunday or Thursday to Monday. Training will include specific areas that the candidate is required to cover and may involve floating to other areas if needed. Common diagnoses and types of patients seen include inpatient orthopedics, post-surgical care, neurological issues, trauma, and cardiac patients. Speech Therapy focuses on patients with strokes, traumatic brain injuries, neurological conditions, and cognitive impairments. Experience with bedside swallow studies and video swallowing studies is preferred for candidates in Speech Therapy. Occupational Therapy will cover similar patient types such as orthopedics, post-surgical, neurology, and trauma. Rehab services may involve neuro, spinal cord injuries, trauma, and other related conditions. One year of experience or more is preferred, with travel experience being a plus. Candidates should be screened according to requisition specifications. The facility may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for assignments shorter than 13 weeks. Charting will be completed using the Cerner system. A BSN is not required. This position is within an acute care setting. The division is Allied Health.