Physical Therapist – Long-Term Acute Care
Memphis, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel Contract)

Location

• Not specified

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Specialty

• Physical Therapist

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Physical Therapy
• Previous Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) experience required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift
• Must hold a valid, current State license

Job Description

• 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.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• 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 based on patient needs.
• 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 through continuing education and professional activities.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy efforts such as health fairs, community events, and professional memberships.
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete all state-mandated continuing education.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives and provide feedback to maximize outcomes.

Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with organizational mission and core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and fall prevention.
• Follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possess necessary skills and competencies to perform job functions according to population served criteria.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required