Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler

Milford, New Hampshire, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

$2,590.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Outpatient Orthopedic clinic, requiring 1-2 years of experience and manual therapy skills.

Details

• Outpatient orthopedic clinic located within a larger healthcare facility, one of seven outpatient locations in the health system
• Choice of 4x10 or 5x8 day shift schedule, with two evenings until 7pm
• No call or float requirements
• Patient population includes geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, and preferably oncology
• Treats conditions such as ankle sprains, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, hip and knee injuries, low back pain, osteoarthritis, post-op spinal and shoulder surgery, and sciatica
• Utilizes modalities including cervical/lumbar traction, cryotherapy, e-stim, iontophoresis, moist heat, TENS, and ultrasound
• Uses Epic for EMR documentation

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA or American Red Cross only)
• Manual therapy certification preferred
• Hand therapy certification preferred
• NH state license required if applicable
• Outpatient clinic setting experience required
• Experience with home exercise programs, lifting and transfers, patient/family education, and billing required
• Assessment skills required including AROM/AAROM/PROM, assistive devices, body mechanics, pain assessment, strength testing, and vital signs
• Documentation experience required for evaluations, assessments, discharge, long and short term goals, and plans of care
• Experience with equipment such as crutches, gait belts, and walkers required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers considered only with prior orthopedic experience
• Floating requirements vary by unit
• Former employees of the facility are not eligible for this assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are eligible for the local rate
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of the start date
• Two professional references required, with one pending reference accepted to begin the process

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 10