Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,182 per week in Bakersfield, CA

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Bakersfield, California, 93311!

Pay Information

$2,182 per week

About The Position

ID : 51294444 Shift : Days Description : Great Opportunity with Movement for Life at their Indio, Ca location.Awarded Private Practice of the Year by APTA.

hours a day / 5 days a weekSummary / Objective The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength.

Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work Maintain and update PT skills and certifications as necessaryEvaluate and treat patients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programsUtilize Electronic Medical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries for patient filesGuide monitor patient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-upSupervise PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient careCommunicate with physicians and other persons to insure quality patient careCorrespond with co-workers other offices via phone, fax emailBe responsible for accurate patient chart documentation follow-up re : prescriptions, test results, authorizations etc.

Make sure patients are comfortable and answer questions when necessary.Work closely with the front office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.

Have computer skills necessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.Be able to make independent decisions regarding patient careBe involved in the business marketing referral process when necessary Be responsible for following HIPAA policy procedureBe familiar with PT billing policy procedure re : Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens, cash pay etc.

Be proficient in DX and ICD-10 coding for the billing of servicesBe able to be physical mobile, including a combination of stool sitting, walking, and prolonged standing for 8-10 hour work days, based on patient care schedule.

Be able to lift 50 pounds and assist moving patients with mobility restraints, assist patients with transferring, and providing stand by assistance and recovery with patient walking safety.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position supervises PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care. Work EnvironmentThis position works in the patient physical therapy clinic an outpatient / rehabilitation setting.

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy Expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.

Failure to comply with the Company s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

May access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties.

May only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.

Encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.

Expected to actively participate in Company privacy training. Required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy.

Comply with OSHA, federal and state regulations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves continually during working hours. The position is subject to lifting objects weighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheel chairs, and transporting and supporting residents.

The employee must be constantly alert for resident safety. TravelNo travel is expected for this position.Required Education and ExperienceDegree in Physical Therapy.

Preferred Education and ExperienceContinuing Education courses.Additional Eligibility QualificationsMust hold active license or plan to test in the near future to hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work.

Position Billing string Movement for Life - Bakersfield Guaranteed Hours : 40 Contract Weeks : 91

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• Competency Exam
• Core Mandatory Exam
• Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)

About Infojini Healthcare

At Infojini Healthcare, We tell it like it is.

Infojini Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms. Consecutively ranked among the INC 5000 fastest-growing companies from the past five years, Infojini is dedicated to serving excellence in a breadth of staffing services.

Our global footprints are spread over 26+ locations including the USA, Canada, and India. Working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, our recruiters constantly provide progressive and sustainable staffing solutions to challenges faced by our clients.

Being in the industry since 2006 and serving an array of healthcare facilities, we understand the key talent needs of the healthcare industry and its associated verticals.

Full-time, part-time, temp-to-hire, contractual, or urgent hiring, whatever is your requirement, you can trust Infojini to deliver the specific skills and expertise you need.

At Infojini Healthcare, we understand the importance of quality patient care. With our comprehensive allied professionals and nurse staffing services, we provide you access to a qualified network of healthcare professionals including allied and nursing staff.

Each professional is pre-screened and matched to your specific qualifications, for assignments ranging from three weeks up to several months.

Trained in the latest technologies, our temporary allied professionals offer you a broad spectrum of specialties in therapy, imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy.

Our extensive network of qualified travel nurses is available on a variety of assignment lengths customizable to your needs per diem (1-n weeks), traditional travel (13-26 weeks), and short-term travel (4-8 weeks).

We know every healthcare facility is incomplete without its backend teams. To support this, we place proficient and trained EMR & EHR professionals after thorough skill evaluation, licensing verification.

These professionals combine their healthcare expertise and IT skills to strengthen your admin and clerical needs.

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