Physical Therapist
Columbus, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
4x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position: Physical Therapist
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Hours: Minimum 32 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge, including equipment trialing, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions efficiently.
• Complete clear, concise, and timely medical record documentation, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations.
• Develop and pursue individualized professional development plans.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and maintain professional licensure and continuing education.
• Follow organizational performance improvement initiatives and contribute feedback.

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Minimum Experience: 2 years
• Licensure: Must hold a valid, current State license
• Certifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Work Environment and Culture

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and fall prevention.
• Upholds professional standards, confidentiality, and organizational Code of Conduct.
• Embraces core values such as delivering superior quality, treating others respectfully, being results-oriented, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Encourages a positive learning environment and professional growth.

This role is ideal for a Physical Therapist with at least 2 years of experience seeking a 13-week contract with a minimum 32-hour workweek, who values safety, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration.