Physical Therapist – Medical Rehabilitation
Lynnwood, Washington
Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital, Lynnwood

Physical Therapist (PT) Travel Job – Lynnwood, Washington

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekend Hours: Approximately once a month
• Number of Openings: 1
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients in a medical rehabilitation program
• Unit Size: 40 beds
• Electronic Health Records (EHR): EPIC, Rehab Connect

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Washington
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Current BLS certification

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and initiate appropriate physical therapy interventions
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians, and students as needed
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and recommend changes to physicians when necessary
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to policy
• Manage patient pain to optimize rehabilitation participation and function
• Maintain patient safety and reduce healthcare errors during care
• Document patient progress, goals, and updates in the interdisciplinary care plan
• Participate in patient/family and interdisciplinary team conferences
• Provide patient and family education tailored to learning needs
• Operate and maintain therapy equipment safely and maintain department cleanliness
• Collaborate with other departments for patient care and performance improvement
• Participate in staff orientation, in-service training, and performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy laws and maintain patient confidentiality
• Follow organizational policies on ethics, safety, and professional conduct

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Dress code requires wearing black scrubs
• Report time on first day: between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM
• Patient diagnoses commonly treated include stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, and debility
• No call or float requirements
• Must demonstrate flexibility, organization, and ability to work under stress
• Expected to maintain professional growth and complete annual health, safety, and education requirements

Personality Fit

• Cooperative attitude with a strong desire to be a team player
• Respectful and sensitive to psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and spiritual needs of patients and families

This position offers an opportunity to work in a rehabilitation setting focused on adult and geriatric patients, providing comprehensive physical therapy services within a collaborative interdisciplinary team.