Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical TherapistLafayette, LouisianaStart Date ASAP Estimated Weekly Total $2,239 additional details Shift Days Weekly Hours 40 Schedule 8FacilityLocation 1214 Coolidge St, Lafayette, LA 70503 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 465 OR Beds 28 ER Visits 45769 Trauma Level LII TraumaEstimated PayWeekly Total* $2,239 40 Hours x $24.83/hr $993 Overtime $56.63/hr Call Back $56.63/hr Holiday $56.63/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $476 Weekly Housing Per Diem $770TotalMed OffersSick Leave Accrual in All 50 StatesMental Health SupportHealth Benefits Available on Day One401(k) AvailableExpert Support on All Aspects of Your AssignmentContinuing EducationYour Way Is PaidDrug ScreensCredentialsLicensureHealth/Medical Compliance ItemsTravel reimbursement available up to $1000DescriptionWe are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Lafayette, LA. 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.TasksAs 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 facilityUnderstand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective stateInterface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of careUnderstand adaptive equipmentEvaluate and create a plan of careModify plan of care as indicated based on patient's conditionUse Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasksProvide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelinesRequirementsMust 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.