Inpatient Physical Therapist
Santa Fe, NM
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Inpatient. This full-time position provides physical therapy services to referred patients, including comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, treatment implementation, patient education, and discharge planning. The role also supports department operations, performance improvement activities, student program coordination, and supervision of physical therapy assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and volunteers.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift with 8-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors, masters, or entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university in physical therapy.
  • Current physical therapist licensure.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Successful completion of pre-employment and annual health screening examinations.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of patients physical and cognitive abilities while considering diagnosis- and age-specific needs.
  • Develops and implements individualized treatment plans with patient and family participation, measurable goals, and appropriate methods for achieving those goals.
  • Completes required clinical documentation, including initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other appropriate records.
  • Participates in patient care conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and departmental meetings.
  • Provides education and counseling to patients, families, and other involved individuals regarding evaluation, care, and treatment.
  • Coordinates discharge planning and provides timely education and training.
  • Supports the coordination and supervision of physical therapy student, physical therapy assistant student, and volunteer programs.
  • Assists with department operations, patient scheduling, staff supervision, new associate orientation, and performance improvement activities.
  • Promotes positive professional relationships with medical staff, physicians, and referral sources.
  • Adapts assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet patients physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits