Physical Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist Travel Assignment

Overview

• Specialty: Physical Therapy
• Location: Asheville, North Carolina
• Employment type: Travel
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Setting: Inpatient rehab hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
• Physical Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS
• Minimum degree required

Clinical Focus

• Patient populations include TBI, stroke, orthopedics, cardiac, spinal cord injury, pulmonary, and debility
• Experience with safe patient handling, interdisciplinary communication, family training, and DME recommendations
• Familiarity with preventing complications such as autonomic dysreflexia, bowel/bladder program management, and skin integrity / pressure ulcer prevention

Unit Environment

• 80 beds
• Typical staffing includes 1 unit secretary and 2 rehab techs
• Dedicated to the rehab facility rather than a float position, though it may be flexed
• Central scheduling is used

Procedures / Equipment

• Equipment includes Sara Stedy, Sara Plus, Hoyer, Viking, and sliding boards
• Procedures performed on the unit include e-stim, ultrasound, splinting, wound care, and limb wrapping

Additional Notes

• Teaching hospital with active student rotations
• Specialized equipment is available to support therapy care