ProKatchers is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Davenport, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Shift: Days, 8 Hours X 5 Days

Work Experience:

• A Physical Therapist plans and executes rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function after an accident or surgery.
• They will often also help to manage or lessen the pain experienced by someone stricken with a degenerative condition or terminal disease.
• Physical Therapists help patients through a combination of physical activity, reflexology, massage and muscular and skeletal manipulation.
• The PT collaborates with speech therapists and physical therapists to achieve the best outcomes for the patient. 90% outpatient, 10% inpatient.
• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from providers
• Experience working directly with patients in a long term care or hospital setting
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop an individualized treatment plan
• Coach patients and teach them therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage, to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Keep detailed records relating to patient conditions, care plans, therapies, and progress.
• Report progress and current status to appropriate parties, which may include family members, providers and members of the patient care committee.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family/staff and work environment.
• Interact with patients/families with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds.
• Provide information to patients and families to reduce anxiety and convey an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity, and caring.
• Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies.
• Initiate communication with peers/patient care providers about clinical priorities for care.
• Relay information appropriately over telephone, pagers, and other communication devices.
• Initiate communication with supervisor/director about security concerns relating to medical, nursing and other healthcare workers.
• Maintain professional relationships and convey relevant information to other members of the health care team within facility and any applicable referral agencies.
• Possess documentation skills, have excellent verbal communication, provide satisfactory patient services, be a team player, Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide are appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Education: Masters Degree from an accredited physical therapy program

License: Current Physical Therapist state license

Certifications:
BLS/CPR Certification.

ProKatchers Job ID #291003. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 32 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Physical Therapist

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