Outpatient Physical Therapist - 6 Month Contract

Job Description

The Outpatient Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating assigned patients and developing, implementing, and modifying treatment plans according to patients' needs, goals, and physician direction. This role demands effective delegation and direction of therapy services, ensuring the design of functional treatment programs to facilitate a return to community activities. The therapist will also serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers while maintaining professional standards and compliance with the organizational Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and develop appropriate treatment plans focused on discharge goals.
• Document medical records accurately, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Provide safe patient handling and uphold patient and employee safety practices.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision and evaluations.
• Adhere to the discipline-specific State Practice Act and maintain licensure in good standing.
• Engage in ongoing professional development through education and self-study.
• Foster a positive learning environment for students and assist in their clinical growth.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives to enhance service quality.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• 6 months to 1 year of outpatient clinical experience is required.
• Current CPR certification is mandatory.
• Active state licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Schedule

This is a 5x8, 40-hour per week schedule with guaranteed hours.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!