Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist

Carlsbad, New Mexico

We are looking for a physical therapist (pt) for an immediate travel opening in carlsbad, nm. The right pt should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

As a pt, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.

As a pt, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Oversee supervising ptas, support staff (therapy technicians)
• Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
• Understand the respective pt board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
• Interface with medical center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
• Understand adaptive equipment
• Evaluate and create a plan of care
• Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
• Use medical center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have bls and state-specific licensing.

Physical therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Pts must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: bls, 2 years * additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.