Travel Physical Therapist - $2,040 per week

Techlink Systems Inc. is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Physical Therapist Discipline : Therapy Start Date : ASAP Duration : 14 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Travel Job Title : Physical Therapist Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?) : Parkersburg, WV(onsite) Contract Duration : 14 weeks Work Hours : 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM Total Weekly Hours : 36 POSITION SUMMARY : The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation on services in an in-home se ng for the older adult population. The in-home se ng could be a patient’s private residence or in a patient’s room in an independent living facility. Rehabilitation on To You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patient's and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promo ng independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. They direct ac vi es to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings. RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES : As necessary or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, mely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work related meetings. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each pa ent. Adapts program and / or plan of care according to the needs of the individual pa ent. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary. Puts patient service first : ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the me required to achieve it, identify precautions / contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as : Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training Functional training Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques Integumentary repair and protection Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities Health and Wellness Education on Chronic Disease Management Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk Case Management in the home and community Designs, fabricates, fits and / or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included ortho cs and prosthetics. Selects appropriate ac vi es suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility ac vi es and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination as needed / required to modify / progress plan of treatment. Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients. Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space. Performs other related du es as required. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility; and They must have a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or They must have a Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or They must have a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience. The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent to a degree in Physical Therapy. Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients’ residence JOB SKILLS : Good organizational and me management skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. COMPLIANCE : Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard / Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA. Participates in required orientation and training programs. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. Techlink Systems Inc. Job ID TLS53424. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Physical Therapist About Techlink Systems Inc. Techlink is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. Techlink was incorporated in 1998 by Jane Kim, and the company is proud to be a Certified Minority and Woman-owned Business Enterprise (MWOBE). Techlink provides contract staffing, contingency placement, temp-to-hire staffing, and an array of vendor-managed services to Fortune 500 companies and organization nationwide with office locations in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.