Physical Therapist - Acute

Job Details

SHIFT: DAYS 8A-5P*Close early Fri, extra hour can be made up during M-Th*Type of patients are mainly ortho and some neuroPatient ratio - 1:1 (one patient every 45 mins)Summary:The Physical Therapist has the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, evaluating and implementing care for the patients assigned physical therapy. The Physical Therapist is responsible for adhering to all standards of Physical Therapy Practice Act as they apply to providing technical therapy care, supplies, equipment and interventions to a designated patient population.Responsibilities:Gathers pertinent data from chart and other care givers

discusses with physician as necessaryIndependently assesses all patient types as assignedDemonstrates ability to recognize additional needs during evaluation

exercises good judgment in decision making when requesting, scheduling and/or performing additional testingInterprets results and formulates relevant, measurable, realistic and attainable goalsReassesses patient progress regularly per department and regulatory policy, or when need arisesIdentifies appropriate equipment, discusses with patient and family and makesRequirements:Doctorate Prof preferredBachelor's degree requiredLPT License in state of TX requiredBLS required (AHA only)Work Schedule:5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type:Full TimeGeneral CommentsThis is an OUTPATIENT positionSHIFT: DAYS 8A-5P*Close early Fri, extra hour can be made up during M-Th*Type of patients are mainly ortho and some neuroPatient ratio - 1:1 (one patient every 45 mins)

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Physical Therapist, Acute Experience: 1 year Licenses: PT(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year References: 2 References in entire work history

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.