Travel Physical Therapist - 3,364 per week - Biddeford - American Consultants

Description

American Consultants is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Biddeford, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Physical Therapist (PT) – 13-Week Contract

Day Shift | 40 Hours per Week

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist partners with residents and interdisciplinary care providers to deliver high-quality physical therapy services that maximize residents' functional abilities and independence in activities of daily living. This role supports a resident-centered approach to care while promoting the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

This is a 13-week contract position working day shift, 40 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Performs evaluative and therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider, observing all precautions, indications, and contraindications.
• Evaluates residents per department protocols and establishes individualized plans of care, including functional short- and long-term goals, frequency and duration of services, and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborates with residents and primary caregivers to incorporate their input into therapy goals and care planning.
• Provides consultation to referring physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and discharge needs; attends pertinent care team meetings.
• Monitors treatment effectiveness, progresses therapy programs toward established goals, and modifies plans of care as necessary.
• Documents all evaluative and therapeutic interactions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to department procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the care team.
• Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices and ensures residents and caregivers receive instruction in proper use.
• Provides education to residents and caregivers and documents outcomes of teaching.
• Refers residents appropriately to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and collaborates to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Maintains compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, private pay, and other reimbursement regulations.
• Provides in-service education to nursing and other departments; maintains current clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education.
• Assists with the development of new rehabilitation programs and services.
• Maintains awareness of professional issues and communicates pertinent updates to staff.
• Supervises assistant-level staff as appropriate, ensuring adherence to state mandates and professional standards. Reports performance concerns to the Director.
• Mentors new staff during orientation and ensures completion of required competencies.
• Maintains department cleanliness and equipment per infection control and system standards.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, competencies, and completes annual compliance requirements.
• Performs other duties consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach to care
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Analytical with sound clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent time management and documentation abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred
• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred
• Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred

Schedule & Contract Details

• 13-week contract assignment
• Day shift
• 40 hours per week

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus