THER - PT

Company: Travel Nurse Across America
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Lynchburg, VA. 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*: ABPTS, BLS, 2 Years
  
  * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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