Physical Therapist
St Louis, MO
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Travel Contract)

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, coworkers, and self.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Maintain compliance with organizational Code of Conduct, confidentiality, and professional standards.
• Promote patient and employee safety, focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease control, slip/trip/fall prevention, and work environment safety.
• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans aimed at progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers, including equipment trialing, patient/family training, and planning for continuing services.
• Manage caseload flexibly, including coverage and communication of care plans.
• Document medical records clearly, accurately, and timely, 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 regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education.
• Participate in organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years
• Certifications: BLS Certification required prior to first shift
• Licensure: Must hold a valid, current State license
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.