Travel Physical Therapist
Shreveport, LA
Aureus Medical Group - Therapy
5x8 hrs

Estimated payment breakdown
~$2162.00-$2322.00/wk*
~$1000.00-$1160.00 in weekly taxable income
~$25.00/hr-$29.00/hr*
Estimate assumes an 8 hour shift. Hourly rate may change based on shift length.
~$1162.00 in non-taxable stipend*
Actual amount subject to eligibility and seasonal/annual adjustments

8a-4:30p Outpatient therapy clinic General Information Years of Experience? Both PT & PTA will need greater than 1 year of experience Will Accept a First-time traveler? Prefer travel experience – dependent on interview/skills COVID policy: Vaccine required, exemption process Perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning as a traveler Patient Types: IPR: Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, Strokes, Amputees, Multiple trauma, Hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, s/p Cardiac surgery, s/p COVID, medically complex/debilitating patients Acute: s/p Cardiac, s/p Ortho procedures, medically complex/debilitating patients Outpatient: General Ortho (surgical & non-surgical), Sports Med, Pediatrics (developmental), Neuro specific diagnoses (higher functioning), Spinal patients (surgical & non-surgical) Skilled Nursing: similar to IPR Required Certifications: PT: Current LA PT license PTA: Current LA PTA license Clinical Skills required: PT/PTA: Ability to manage a case load independently; experience with above mentioned patient types; working with the multidisciplinary team Support on the Unit: Supervisor Assistant Director Most of the time, will be surrounded by other team members Charting System/Equipment: EMR: Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care: Meditech Expanse Outpatient: Wellsky Skilled Nursing: AOD – transitioning to Meditech Expanse Floating: No floating between facilities, unless otherwise specified Orientation: Attend a general hospital orientation + departmental and site specific orientation (2-3 days) – will have full case load by the end of the week Scheduling: Hours – PT/PTA: 0 – depends on location Weekend rotation: no weekend coverage for Outpatient; IPR and Acute care – usually 1 per month Can we approve time off? Discussed during interview Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call Holiday Expectations: No holidays Other notes? Scrub Color: Galaxy Blue (Inpatient) or Professional Dress (option for Outpatient only) Parking: Free parking



Position: Therapist


Specialty/Modality: Physical Therapy


Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapist-Louisiana, NPI NUMBER


Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbs





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