Job Summary
Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care located in a healthcare setting. This position involves evaluating, planning, administering, and supervising physical therapy treatments in accordance with physician referrals, state regulations, and departmental policies. The role focuses on providing patient-centered, skilled interventions tailored to individual needs, ensuring high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
- Position requires graduation from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of Physical Therapy or equivalent, and possession of a current Physical Therapy license within the state of practice. BLS certification is required.
- Schedule: 10-hour days. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Shifts are day shifts, with no float required.
- Responsible for evaluating patients' functional abilities, establishing treatment plans, and documenting progress according to professional standards.
- Collaborates with patients and their families/caregivers on treatment goals and discharge planning.
- Implements individualized treatment plans considering patients' physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and treatment outcomes.
- Supervises and delegates to support staff in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory agencies.
- Participates in departmental meetings, quality improvement, and staff training initiatives.
- Must demonstrate clinical competence, experience, and adequate training to perform the duties required of the role.
- Submission of all required licensing and certification documentation in the application process.
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
