Travel Physical Therapist
Spanaway, WA
Travel Nurse Across America
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,234/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
We are looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) for an immediate travel opening in Spanaway, WA. The right PT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.
As a PT, you will be responsible for the evaluation, development, and execution of a plan of care for a variety of patient populations in the acute care setting.
TasksAs a PT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
- Oversee supervising PTAs, support staff (therapy technicians)
- Bill within the respective setting, following guidelines within settings for facility
- Understand the respective PT board's rules and regulations, complying within respective state
- Interface with Medical Center personnel and physicians to ensure team-focused plan of care
- Understand adaptive equipment
- Evaluate and create a plan of care
- Modify plan of care as indicated based on patient's condition
- Use Medical Center computer systems in performance of daily tasks
- Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines
Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and state-specific licensing.
Physical Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. PTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
Requirements*: BLS, ABPTS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
Travel Nurse Across America
- Guaranteed Pay - Many contracts allow a hospital to call off a set amount of shifts without penalty to the hospital. When that occurs to a traveler on contract with TNAA, their per diems are not affected.
- Paid Sick Leave - Sick leave, in all 50 states, begins accruing from your first day, and you're eligible to use it after 90 days of employment.
- Travel Reimbursement - We offer up to $1,000 in travel expense reimbursement.
- Your Way is Paid - TNAA pays for all costs associated with getting the licenses and certifications needed for your assignment.
- Housing - Get the most out of your housing subsidy with our Easy Stay program or utilize our company provided housing.
- Insurance - We offer liability, vision, dental and health from day one.
About Spanaway, WA
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Spanaway, WA here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, especially housing costs.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 77°F and winter lows of 35°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand.
- Car friendly area with limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.
- Various restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
- Limited options for art and music, but nearby cities offer more cultural activities.
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