Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of outpatient experience for a 13-week contract in a hospital-based outpatient setting.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience required
• Bachelor's degree or higher required
• BLS certification required
• Maine PT license required (compact or state license); license required if applicable
• Experience with manual therapy, exercise science, and patient education including adaptive equipment such as walkers, canes, and crutches

Responsibilities

• Outpatient physical therapy unit serving a rural community
• Patient population includes adults and school-aged children, with diagnoses such as post-ortho and post-spinal surgeries, geriatrics, work injuries, and neurological imbalance
• 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM shift, 5 8-hour shifts preferred but open to 4 10-hour shifts
• No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
• Closed on major holidays with possible coverage of 50% of minor holidays
• No floating required
• Uses Cerner PowerChart EMR
• Department includes 4 PTs, 2 PTAs, OT and SLP staff, 2 PSRs, and at least 1 assistant supervisor on-site with manager available by phone
• Orientation includes NEO plus 1 to 1.5 weeks of partnered training with gradually increasing patient load
• Scrubs of any solid color or business casual attire accepted
• Free parking available
• Open to first-time travelers
• RTO requests must be approved by the manager
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only considered and subject to facility approval

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-768889

Open Positions: 1