Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist
Shreveport, Louisiana
Willis-Knighton Medical Center

$2,168-2,298/week

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Job details

Years of Experience? Both PT & PTA will need greater than 1 year of experience
Will Accept a First-time traveler? Prefer travel experience – dependent on interview/skills
COVID policy: Vaccine required, exemption process
Perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning as a traveler
Patient Types: IPR: Spinal Cord Injuries, TBI, Strokes, Amputees, Multiple trauma, Hip fractures, bilateral knee replacements, s/p Cardiac surgery, s/p COVID, medically complex/debilitating patients
Acute: s/p Cardiac, s/p Ortho procedures, medically complex/debilitating patients
Outpatient: General Ortho (surgical & non-surgical), Sports Med, Pediatrics (developmental), Neuro specific diagnoses (higher functioning), Spinal patients (surgical & non-surgical)
Skilled Nursing: similar to IPR

Job requirements

PT: Current LA PT license
PTA: Current LA PTA license
Clinical Skills required: PT/PTA: Ability to manage a case load independently; experience with above mentioned patient types; working with the multidisciplinary team

Schedule information

Hours – PT/PTA: 0800-1630 – depends on location
Weekend rotation: no weekend coverage for Outpatient; IPR and Acute care – usually 1 per month
Can we approve time off? Discussed during interview
Will they be on call? If so, what is that schedule? No call
Holiday Expectations: No holidays

Unit specific information

Support on the Unit: Supervisor, Assistant Director
Most of the time, will be surrounded by other team members
Charting System/Equipment: Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care: Meditech Expanse, Outpatient: Wellsky, Skilled Nursing: AOD – transitioning to Meditech Expanse
Orientation: Attend a general hospital orientation + departmental and site specific orientation (2-3 days) – will have full case load by the end of the week
Scrub Color: Pewter (Inpatient) or Professional Dress (option for Outpatient only)
Parking: Free parking

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Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of ages.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.

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