Job Summary
Physical Therapist, Inpatient — Bridgeton. The Physical Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs and physician direction. The role provides discipline-specific therapy services, supports functional recovery and return to community activities, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective patient care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required before the first shift
- Valid, current state physical therapy license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience
- Previous inpatient experience
- Additional Information:
- Complete comprehensive patient evaluations and develop treatment plans and goals focused on progress toward discharge.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge, coordinate equipment needs, provide patient and family training, and plan continuing services.
- Manage individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions according to patient care needs.
- Complete clear, accurate, and timely medical record documentation, including daily notes, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
- Provide care under valid physician orders and in accordance with applicable clinical requirements.
- Participate in student education and provide appropriate supervision and evaluations when assigned.
- Pursue professional development through continuing education, self-study, and participation in professional activities.
- Adhere to applicable state practice requirements, regulatory standards, professional codes of conduct, safety procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
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
