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Travel Physical Therapist
Alturas, California
Modoc Medical Center

$2,599-2,877/week

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POSITION SUMMARY: Monday through Friday, no weekends. 1 hour for evaluations, 45 min follow up appointments, no double booking. Total of 8-9 patients/day. Under the direction of the Director of Physical Therapy, the Physical Therapist is responsible for the directing of physical therapy services. Coordinates and supervises operation of the department, administers physical agents prescribed by a referring physician. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities and assures competency of all personnel. Assists in the formulating budget, evaluations, department performance versus budget and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Develops and implements system of reviewing department charges, ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Maintains efficient and effective department operations while requiring compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

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Three (3) or more years of previous experience in physical therapy preferred.
Current California licensure or certification as a physical therapist.
Knowledge of physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors.
Knowledge of benefits/values of rehabilitative medicine and physical therapy agents.
Knowledge of infection control, sterile techniques and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.

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Cost of Living

Alturas, CA has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Alturas experiences a high desert climate with average summer highs around 88°F and winter lows around 20°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited in Alturas, but options can be found with some searching.

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Demographics

Alturas has a small, close-knit community with a predominantly White population.
The age range tends to be diverse, with potential common health issues including respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There may not be a large population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Alturas offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with some local restaurants and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
The area also hosts events celebrating local art and culture.

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