Travel Physical Therapist

Symbria•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Are you a Physical Therapist (PT) with a desire to impact the lives of the older adult population? Join Symbria’s Internal Travel Team! Are you a therapist looking for travel assignments, but want the perks of a full-time employee? Look no further, Symbria is offering full-time travel positions that offer all the benefits of full-time-health insurance, PTO, continuing education, to name a few. Continue to scroll to see our full benefits package! Travel assignments can be placed anywhere within our organization, and we operate in 10 states with a variety of settings! We will offer a monthly travel stipend in addition to a competitive salary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapy.
A valid registered license is required for Symbria's operating states, or the ability to obtain a license or compact license to support assignments in any designated state. If using a compact license, must have a full license in your state of residence.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and basic math skills.
Effective interpersonal skills with strong focus on customer service.
Proficient use of computers and Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience. (Prefered but not required!)

Responsibilities

Review and evaluate physician’s referral and patient’s medical record to determine Physical Therapy program required.
Evaluate each patient’s current level of functioning using approved evaluation techniques, tests and observations, and prepare written treatment programs based on evaluations.
Administer a prescribed Physical Therapy program to restore and maintain maximum function and prevent disability using a range of therapeutic modalities
Coordinate physical therapy services with Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and the Nursing department.
Maintain appropriate documentation in the patient chart, and re-evaluate patient progress and revise treatment programs when necessary.
Communicate Physical Therapy philosophy and treatment approaches and goals to patients, their families and other members of the rehabilitation team.
Supervise Symbria Rehab Physical Therapy Assistants, monitor productivity and staffing needs within the community.
Complete all required clinical and billing documentation as indicated and submit in a timely manner.
Adhere to Symbria Rehab’s mission, Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures.
Maintain productivity standards.
Full utilization of technology provided to document and enhance client care.
Adhere to terms and conditions of travel assignment contract.
Available and willing to travel to any location where Symbria provides contracted therapy services.
Must be able to provide own transportation between patient visits and travel assignments.
Any and all duties as assigned.