Travel Physical Therapist

Job Description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Bradenton, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist

Unit Information

The therapy staff provides services throughout the entire facility.

• Number of Beds: 28-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) and 383 acute care beds (average census of 240)
• Number of Staff: 17 Physical Therapists (PTs) on staff, including full-time and PRN personnel
• Patient Ratios: 4 patients per day on IRF unit;
  8-12 patients per day on acute care unit
• Type of Equipment: Two therapy gyms, Vector, LiteGait, Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Apartment
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations, treatment, and discharge planning for patients
• Participate in team conferences and family training sessions
• Utilize adaptive devices and equipment for patient rehabilitation

Qualifications

Skill Sets Required:

• Must Have: Willingness to work on the IRF unit, strong critical thinking, and clinical reasoning skills
• Preferred: Prior experience in a hospital or IRF setting, particularly with stroke or neurological care

Ideal Candidate Profile

The best fit for this position will be a flexible team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Unit Policies and Guidelines

• 1 weekend shift per month is required
• Active Physical Therapy license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are necessary

Why Join Us?

This unit offers advanced rehabilitation technology and a supportive environment with experienced staff members. We encourage continuous learning and provide various scheduling options to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19272895. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab: PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.