Physical Therapist
Northport, AL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist

Job Overview

• Location: Northport, Alabama
• Employment type: Travel
• Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
• Weekend requirement: One weekend per month
• Holidays: As required
• Setting: Inpatient and acute units
• Patient load: 6 patients per day
• Floating: Required
• Onsite: Physical presence is essential

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy
• Valid Physical Therapist license in Alabama
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• 2 years of Physical Therapist experience

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations and develop plans of care
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other disciplines
• Provide therapeutic interventions and patient education
• Complete required documentation

Patient Population

• Geriatric
• Neurological
• Stroke
• Amputation

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged sitting and/or standing
• Must be able to exert continual physical effort, including pushing, pulling, bending, climbing, lifting, and walking
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing required
• Exposure to bodily fluids, disease, infection, and hazardous materials may occur
• Protective or safety equipment may be required