Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist

Lafayette, Louisiana

Start Date ASAP Estimated Weekly Total $2,239 additional details Shift Days Weekly Hours 40 Schedule 8

Facility

Location 1214 Coolidge St, Lafayette, LA 70503 Facility Type Trauma EMR Epic Beds 465 OR Beds 28 ER Visits 45769 Trauma Level LII Trauma

Estimated Pay

Weekly 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 $770

TotalMed Offers

• Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States
• Mental Health Support
• Health Benefits Available on Day One
• 401(k) Available
• Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment
• Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

• Drug Screens
• Credentials
• Licensure
• Health/Medical Compliance Items
• Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

Description

We 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.

Tasks

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

Requirements

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.