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Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and adaptable Travel Physical Therapist (PT) to evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate patients recovering from injury, surgery, illness, or physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist will provide evidence-based therapy services in a variety of clinical settings while promoting mobility, functional independence, pain management, and overall quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and functional assessments.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.
- Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, transfer training, and neuromuscular re-education.
- Evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, body mechanics, and assistive device use.
- Recommend appropriate adaptive equipment and mobility aids.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adapt quickly to new healthcare facilities, workflows, and patient populations.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and facility policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
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