Travel Physical Therapist
New Orleans, LA
Supplemental Health Care
$2,093/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHOSPITAL
Pay
Description
Supplemental Health Care is working with a hospital in Louisiana to hire Physical Therapists. For more than 30 years, we've specialized in helping healthcare professionals find the assignments that best fit their current needs and long-term career goals. Whether you're just starting out or a veteran Physical Therapist, we'd love to get to know you and talk about the options that are available.
Acute Care Physical Therapist Contract Details:
- Position: Physical Therapist - PT
- $1,880 - $2,093 per week
- 13-week contract with possibility of extension
- Hospital
- Physical Therapists will provide PT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines.
- Physical Therapists will need to have effective communication skills for working with patients, their families, and other caregivers.
- Physical Therapists may be asked to delegate and supervise physical therapist assistants and technicians.
- Travel pay packages including housing and meals allowance are available
Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Physical Therapist opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the PT options in Louisiana.
Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
- Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
- Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
- SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with company matching and a wide range of investment options.
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.
Requirements:
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in Louisiana
- Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy
- BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1-year as a Physical Therapist
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel
Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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Employer
Supplemental Health Care
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
About New Orleans, LA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in New Orleans, LA here's what you should know:- New Orleans' cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the lower cost of living, but the overall affordability is favorable for many.
- Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 45°F to 47°F.
- Short term rentals are readily available in New Orleans, especially in popular areas like the French Quarter and Garden District.
- New Orleans is fairly car-friendly, but public transportation options include buses and streetcars, which are convenient for getting around the city.
- New Orleans is a diverse city with a mix of African, French, and American influences.
- The age range is varied, and common health issues may include obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the city's vibrant healthcare industry.
- New Orleans is known for its vibrant restaurant scene, live music, and rich cultural heritage.
- Visitors can enjoy iconic foods like gumbo and po'boys, explore art galleries and live music venues, and participate in outdoor activities along the Mississippi River.
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