Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,410 to $2,777 per week in Wrangell, AK

Job Description & Requirements

Physical Therapist - Long-term Acute Care - (PT - Acute)

StartDate : 10 / 21 / 2024 Available Shifts : 8 D Pay Rate : $2410.07 - $2776.82

PT needed asap for 13 weeksM-F Baseline Qualification Requirements : Entry level qualifying masters or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a accredited program or graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a master’s program.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of AlaskaCurrent Basic Life Support certification.Valid Driver’s license.PT treatment skills : Skill to utilize, properly fit and train patients with adaptive devices.

• Including but not limited to splints, braces, orthosis, seating equipment, durable medical equipment and ADL assistive deviceSkills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication, such as in both daily documentation of written reports, client progress notes, narrative summaries, as well as in training clinical and non-clinical staff;
• consulting with upper management, outside agencies, organizations, and subordinates; networking with other providers in the community;

and proficient in public speaking.Skills utilizing information technology. Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications, interface with multiple programs.

Uses of new technologies such as laptops, tablets and imaging devices.Must have the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, teachers, community members and non-PT / OT service professionals, persons of any level of understanding.

Including the ability to translate complex PT / OT service diagnoses, evaluations, and therapies into simple oral and written language that others can understand.

Must have the physical ability to deliver treatment techniques and assist patient mobility while keeping patients and self safe : allowing the therapist to work effectively with patients and their families for proven therapeutic progressMust have the ability to exercise sound judgment in all aspects of employment such as patient care, work place safety and employee relations.

Required Qualifications

Baseline Qualification Requirements :

Entry level qualifying masters or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from a accredited program or graduate from an APTA approved program of Physical Therapy at the Baccalaureate level with 2 years proven work and Continuing Education experience that indicates applicant has mastered the knowledge base that would typically be taught in a master’s program.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Alaska

Current Basic Life Support certification.

Valid Driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

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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