Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Acute - (PT - Acute)
StartDate: 12/9/2024
Available Shifts: 8 D, 10 D
Pay Rate: $1929.85 - $2223.52
PT - IP/ OP needed asap for 13 weeks
Dayshift - 5-8's or 4-10's with weekend coverage every 5 weeks.
Arbor Health, Morton Hospital is looking for an exceptional Physical Therapist to join our team.
Evaluates and treats patients referred for physical therapy.
Directs and assists patients in a program of strength and flexibility exercises, muscle re-education, transfers, balance training, gait training, pain relief and orthotic/prosthetic use.
Performs physical therapy treatments using such physical modalities as heat, cold, water, massage, manual techniques, joint mobilization, electrical stimulation, and other modalities as per training.
Required education and experience
Current Physical Therapist, Washington state license in good standing required.
CPR/BLS certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Graduate of an approved PT program with a BS PT, MPT, MS PT or DPT may be required.
Two years' experience preferred in outpatient setting, one year inpatient or SNF preferred. New graduates accepted.
Understanding of physical therapy modalities and procedures. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and other health care providers.
Evaluation Skills:
The ability to assess a patient's condition in order to initiate appropriate treatment, or change existing treatment plan. Uses the department forms, protocols, and programs to complete evaluation. Appropriately delegates to Physical Therapist Assistant. Is consistently aware of patient's status. Seeks additional needed information from MD, other staff, family etc. Demonstrates ongoing evaluation through reassessment with appropriate changes documented and implemented. Makes appropriate referrals as needed. Able to treat on land as well as in an aquatic environment.
Required QualificationsPhysical Therapist, Acute
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: PT(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy needed)
AND
Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Experience: 2 years
SSN Required
DOB Required
Graduate of an approved PT program with a BS PT, MPT, MS PT or DPT may be required.Two years' experience preferred in outpatient setting, one year inpatient or SNF preferred. New graduates accepted.Understanding of physical therapy modalities and procedures. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with peers and other health care providers.
Preferred QualificationsTwo years' experience preferred in outpatient setting, one year inpatient or SNF preferred
About the FacilityFormerly known as Morton General Hospital
Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include: Competitive pay rates Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Competitive Housing Deal Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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