Physical Therapist - Travel

• A Physical Therapist helps patients improve their mobility, manage pain, and regain functionality following an injury, surgery, or illness. The ideal candidate will assess patients' conditions, create personalized treatment plans, and guide them through rehabilitative exercises and therapies. Physical therapists evaluate each patient's situation by assessing their range of motion, strength, and pain levels to identify the underlying causes of their limitations

Experience: ·        Over

1 year of experience in a clinical or hospital setting is required.

Experience in a specialized area such as orthopedic, neurologic,

pediatric, geriatric, or sports therapy is a plus.Responsibilities:·        Conduct

comprehensive patient evaluations to assess strength, range of motion,

balance, coordination, posture, and muscle performance.·        Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and clinical guidelines.·        Administer

manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and other modalities such as

ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat/cold therapy.·        Educate patients and their families on techniques for continued recovery, injury prevention, and healthy lifestyle practices.·        Monitor

patient progress, adjust treatments as needed, and maintain accurate

documentation in compliance with professional standards and regulations.·        Collaborate with physicians, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals.·        Supervise and instruct physical therapy assistants or aides when applicable.·        Ensure a safe and clean treatment environment.·        Stay updated with current physical therapy practices, research, and innovations. Qualification and Education: ·        Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.·        Current and active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in [state].·        Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain).·        Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.·        Compassionate and patient-centered approach to therapy.·        Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and documentation standards. Physical Effort:The

position occasionally involves frequent bending, reaching, repetitive

hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting. It also

requires some heavy lifting of up to 20 lbs and regular pushing and

pulling throughout the duration of tests. Manual dexterity and hand-eye

coordination are necessary for operating equipment. The work environment

may vary, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes,

rehabilitation centers, or patients' homes. Public Contact:Requires

some public contact with client patients, client staff, and doctors,

requiring considerable interpersonal skill, professionalism, and

customer service.