Physical Therapist
Philip, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience and an active BLS certification for an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Work in acute inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, assisted living, and long-term care/skilled nursing settings
• Typical caseload is 6-8 patients per day, depending on department needs
• Treat diverse diagnoses including post-surgical, orthopedic, neurologic, sports medicine, and complex medical cases
• May be required to float between inpatient, outpatient, assisted living, and LTC/skilled facilities, sometimes seeing patients in multiple areas in a single day
• Team consists of 3 PTs, 1 PTA, 1 COTA, 1 OT, and 1 SLP
• EPIC EMR is used; experience preferred
• Work schedule consists of five 8-hour day shifts per week with flexible start times between 0700-0900
• Occasional weekend shifts may be required; no holiday shifts
• Primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients across multiple care settings within the hospital and affiliated sites
• Expected to reach full patient load and productivity by the second week after department orientation
• Expected productivity is 75%
• Department orientation is provided by the Director of Rehab and typically lasts one week
• Dress code allows any color scrubs or business casual attire
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• 30-mile radius rule applies for eligibility

Requirements

• Active PT license required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PT experience, exclusive of clinical rotations
• Preferred experience in long-term care and skilled nursing settings
• Preferred experience with post-op and long-term recovery therapy
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts