Job Summary
Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) — located in the area served by an organization providing post-acute care. This position involves providing outpatient physical therapy services within a skilled nursing facility and performing float rotations to an inpatient acute care hospital. The role requires working with diverse patient populations, including post-surgical, neurological, and geriatric patients, to support recovery and improve functional outcomes.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Valid California Physical Therapist license, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, minimum 2 years of experience required, with at least 6 months of experience in acute care or skilled nursing.
- Schedule: 8-hour days, scheduled on weekends as needed, totaling 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Providing outpatient physical therapy services, including assessments, treatments, and patient education. Able to work independently and perform transfers. Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have the ability to work efficiently in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with excellent communication skills. Charting is performed in Cerner Electronic Medical Record system. The position may require float rotation to various stations within the facility.
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
