Travel Physical Therapist - Home Health - $2,880 per week

2 Days Old

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Manning, South Carolina. Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty:Physical Therapist Discipline:Therapy Duration:13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift:9 hours, days Employment Type:Travel Responsible for providing physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s written orders. Interacts daily with patients, family members and agency personnel and on a regular basis with physicians.Directly accountable to the McLeod Home Health Administrator. Functions within agency and unit policiesand procedures. Manages own time productively and independently and complies with attendance and reporting requirements. Works closely with other staff, students, and other external agencies and groups. Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to: competency training, clinical preceptor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise. For therapy services will function as clinical education coordinator for education of students and volunteers and assist with performance improvement.Demonstrates knowledge of state therapy laws, the Conditions of Participation of the Federal Health Insurance Programfor the Aged and Disable (Title XVIII, Social Security Act, Section 1861), and the regulations relating to Conditions ofParticipation for Home Health Agencies (Part 405, Section 1201-1243), all pertinent regulatoryissues, must be knowledgeable about conflict resolution techniques and customer relations. Must have understanding ofall agency services and referral systems. Must possess knowledge of community resources available to client base.Ability to function in an office setting which includes standing, walking, sitting, etc. must be able to use officeequipment such as copier, calculators, etc. must have a very good manual dexterity in carrying out technical andphysical aspects of clinical care and operating clinical equipment. Must have good hearing and eyesight. Moderate physical activity involved, with daily and frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying of objectsweighing up to fifty pounds, sitting and driving. Full range of motion and strenuous movements necessary whenperforming patient care.Responsible for handling potential problems related to safety issues for staff and patients in all settings. High degree of maturity, self-motivation, creativity, initiative, and independent judgment required. Must have responsible, ethical, self-initiating professional behavior. Effective interpersonal skills, empathy, and abilityto listen and plan with staff, patients/customer/physicians are essential characteristics. Must be able to efficientlycommunicate with a diverse population. Self-awareness and self-evaluation are important characteristics as are accuracy in collecting data, completion of records and follow-upMust be familiar with principles of growth and development over the life span and the ability to assess data reflective ofthe patient’s status and interpretation of information needed or each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs to provide the care needed.All other duties as assigned. Access Healthcare Job ID #5-MCL-14751. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Access HealthcareAccess Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
Location:
Manning
Category:
THERAPY