Travel Contract

Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehabilitation & Cardiac Rehab
Santa Cruz, CA
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,679/week
Posted 11 days ago Verified
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Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,679/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $904/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,775/week

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours

Description

Shift: 8H Days 

 

Unit: Rehab Therapies, Cardiac Rehab

 

IP & OP -travelers will work IP for OT, PT, and Speech- 

 

Certs: BLS- 

EMR: Cerner- 

Charge Nurse: Manager availalble 7 days a week, works M-F mostly with alternating weekends- 

Nurse Aides: IP has one rehab aide- 

Weekend Requirement: Every other Sat or Sun, 2 weekend days in a 4 week schedule, would love someone who could do all weekends, will have day off during week on the weeks they work a weekend shift- 

 

Holidays: they have sign up sheet, will fill in holiday holes - 

 

Scrub Color: Black or dark colored pants, burgundy dress shirts or polos - 

Tele: Phillips- 

Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Yes- 

IV Team: No- 

RT 24/7: Yes- 

Pharmacy 24/7: Yes- 

 

Shifts: 8 hr shifts, hours are varied, start at 6:30am people staying until 6:30pm with a 30 min lunch break, schedule made by staffing captain- 

 

Floating: Float between units of hospital and to acute rehab - 

 

Floor specific orientation: 1 day hospital orientation and then 2-3 days of unit orientation- 

 

Common diagnosis/Types of patients: spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, cardiac rehab, ortho, etc.- 

 

Additional Notes: 3-5 years exp preferred, must have 2 years of acute experience, open to first time travelers, must have experience with ortho, neuro, and cardiac, ICU experience preferred, Speech - must be able to do bedside swallow, experience with modified barium swallow studies preferred, must be able to do cogntion. Spanish speaking candidates preferred. experience in OP or home health preferred.exp with physical disabilities preferred, they do get pediatrics but this is not required for travelers, pediatric patients include lyhmpedema, vestibular, wound care, 

-travelers not required to have experience with this with pediatrics 

Employer

Voca Healthcare

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About

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.

As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

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About Santa Cruz, CA

As a Travel Physical Therapist in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
  • Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
Transportation
  • Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
Demographics
  • Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
  • It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
Things to Do
  • Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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