Job Summary
Physical Therapist Inpatient located in Missouri. This position involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient recovery and discharge outcomes. The role emphasizes patient safety, professional development, and adherence to organizational values and regulatory standards.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid state license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift, minimum of 2 years of experience, and educational qualifications as applicable.
- Specialty: Physical Therapist Inpatient (PT IP)
- Experience: 0 years minimum experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive patient evaluations, creating evidence-based treatment plans aimed at discharge within an established length of stay, and participating in patient and family education. The therapist will manage individual and group therapy sessions and complete all documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with organizational and regulatory guidelines. The role involves participation in student training, ongoing professional development, advocacy activities, and compliance with state practice acts. Emphasis is placed on safety awareness, including patient handling and infectious disease protocols.
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
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