THER - PT

Description

We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Rumford, ME. 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*: BLS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.