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Focus Staff · 3 weeks ago

Traveling PT - Physical Therapist

Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Physical Therapist (PT) who is highly motivated and energetic. The role involves providing direct patient care, establishing treatment programs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective rehabilitation for patients.

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Responsibilities

Providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation Physical Therapist / PT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patients capacity and tolerance under the direction of the Physician
Physical Therapist / PT must set realistic and achievable goals for their patients, document and record the patients condition and educate patients and families in an appropriate physical therapy method
Must have graduated from an accredited school
Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT
Current CPR certification
Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient
Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders. Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions
Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
Perform calibrations (both physical and Amplifier) to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary
Monitor data acquisition to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments as necessary
Document routine observations (such as changes made, patient comments, technical difficulties, and unusual positions, behaviors, circumstances)
Assist with appropriate interventions (such as oxygen therapy via standing order) as necessary for patient safety
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of patients
Demonstrate appropriate social skills including effective verbal and written communication
Demonstrate ability to follow direction
Respond to study participants procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information

Qualification

Doctorate in Physical TherapyState Licensing ExamAHA BLS CertificationCommunication Skills

Required

Earn your doctorate from an accredited physical therapy program
Pass national and state licensing exams
Complete training and education to stay up-to-date on health and safety regulations
Motivated candidates who are looking for career growth
AHA Current Basic Life Support certification for Health Care Providers
BSN from accredited nursing program, and proper licensure
Excellent communication skills with the staff, physicians, patients, and families
At least 2 years of experience
Graduated from an accredited school
Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist / PT
Current CPR certification
Develop a plan of care for each physical therapy patient
Provide skilled physical therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders
Assess patient needs, plan for, evaluate and modify care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions
Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient
Perform calibrations (both physical and Amplifier) to ensure proper signals and make adjustments as necessary
Monitor data acquisition to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments as necessary
Document routine observations (such as changes made, patient comments, technical difficulties, and unusual positions, behaviors, circumstances)
Assist with appropriate interventions (such as oxygen therapy via standing order) as necessary for patient safety
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues
Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evaluation
Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of patients
Demonstrate appropriate social skills including effective verbal and written communication
Demonstrate ability to follow direction
Respond to study participants procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage
401K matching
New licensing reimbursement
Job staffing in all 50 states

Company

Focus Staff

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Focus Staff is a travel healthcare professional staffing agency. We place staff in all 50 states!

Funding

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Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2023-11-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Kyle Rhodes
CEO/Founder
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Mercedes Flowerdew
Recruiter- Sales Opperations Department Founder- Account Manager
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