Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP) — Location unspecified. This position involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services within an acute care setting, focusing on helping patients recover mobility, relieve pain, and prevent deformities. The role requires delivering treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and their families on ongoing exercises and care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Plans, organizes, and delivers physical therapy programs tailored to patient needs in an acute care environment. Ensures proper documentation of evaluation, progress, and treatment adjustments in accordance with departmental guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Required Qualifications: Must have appropriate education level in accordance with state licensure, be licensed in the state(s) of practice as a Physical Therapist, hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and possess a valid driver’s license if applicable. No minimum years of experience required.
- Schedule: 8-hour days, with the potential to work holidays; no weekend shifts required.
- Additional Information: Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility and note if they have previously worked for the organization; if so, their previous employment must have ended at least 6 months prior to submission. Clinicians must obtain and maintain department-specific competencies and certifications, including BLS within the first 60 days of employment.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
