Travel Physical Therapist
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

State License Verification as required

13 wks

Min 1 yrs PT Acute Care exp required

BLS required

08:00-16:30, 5x8s w/ 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks

Will need help covering late ortho shift (10:30am-7pm) and some early ortho shifts (7am start)

1st-time travelers allowed

Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic setting.

Diagnoses include patients with neurological, orthopedic, surgical, medical and complex psychosocial conditions.

Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement.

Analyzes testing and other pertinent information to create an individual treatment plan.

Gathers pertinent data from a variety of sources and develops specific goals and plans, re-evaluating and modifying plans periodically and as necessary.

Considers specific patient variables such as overall medical condition, stamina, motivation, etc. in planning treatment programs.

Chooses, fits, and trains patients in the use of appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or orthotics.

Prepares electronic documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.

Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.

Documents patient care efficiently, timely, and effectively through electronic communication.

Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient, or family/caregiver.

Conducts, or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.

Supervises physical therapy assistants, aides and students, according to department policy and professional standards; delegates treatment and treatment modalities to appropriate personnel.

Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Engages with colleagues inter/intra departmentally for constant process improvement.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Shift timings 08:00-16:30, 5 days a week, with occasional late or early ortho shifts and one weekend shift every 4 weeks.