Travel Physical Therapist
West Frankfort, IL
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x10 hrs, Days

Shift Information: TBD

Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year

Holiday Coverage Required: No

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' physical function and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care.
• Document all patient interactions accurately and promptly in accordance with facility and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support ongoing recovery at home.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or compact eligibility).
• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent outpatient experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to new environments quickly.

Floating Requirement

This position requires floating to clinically appropriate units as needed, within the clinician's scope of practice, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.

Certification Requirements

Specific units may have certification requirements such as NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS. Please consult with management for additional details regarding any applicable certifications for floating assignments.