What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist position at Aureus Medical Group - Therapy?
Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist
Aureus Medical Group - Therapy is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a 15-week assignment in Seaford, Delaware.
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist is a licensed professional responsible for evaluating, planning, implementing, and assessing physical therapy services for outpatients. They will plan and provide care to patients reflecting individual patient needs, including cognitive, emotional, educational, physical, and chronological maturation.
Requirements:
- Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to read and communicate in the English language.
- Mental Demands:
- 1. Uses knowledge and judgment needed to meet the treatment needs of patients and families.
- 2. Often works under the pressure of time and accuracy in accomplishing patient care.
- 3. Demonstrates effective communication skills.
- Contact with Others:
- 1. Has almost constant contact with patients and families requiring skill in communication, motivation, and teaching.
- 2. Works effectively with Physical medicine professionals, Medical professionals, department manager, Rehab department personnel, and administration.
- 3. Maintains cooperative working relationships both inter and intra-departmentally.
Additional Information
The outpatient department is open from 7am to 5:30pm. Shifts entail approximately 6 hours of direct patient care, and 2 hours for documentation, follow-up with physicians, etc. Possible occasional weekend work in acute care.
Dress Code is khaki scrub bottoms with navy scrub tops.
Position: Therapist
Specialty/Modality: Physical Therapy
Licenses/Certifications: CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support), State License-Physical Therapist-Delaware, NPI NUMBER
Physical Abilities: From 50-100lbs
