Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

Position ID: P-772929

Position status: Open

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

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

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.

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

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

Hours per week: 40

Hours per shift: 8