Job Title: PT
Location: Hot Springs, South Dakota
Schedule: 8:00AM – 4:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $57 – $62/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PT for a temporary assignment in Hot Springs, South Dakota. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PT:
• Coordinate PT services, providing assigned clients with direct therapeutic care, and teaching rehabilitation skills to the client and/or caregiver that promote maximum client independent functionality and safety
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative PT procedures individualized to the client and according to age-specific needs
• Perform all duties within the scope of the physical therapy practice guidelines and in accordance with productivity standards
• Develop and revise a plan of care based on the initial assessment, continual reassessment of client/family needs, client history, diagnosis, physician orders, expected outcomes, and client goals to include discharge plans when appropriate
• Perform or monitor the application of treatments involving the use of physical agents such as heat, water, and electricity, using equipment such as whirlpool baths, electrical muscle stimulation, and ultrasound
• Follow utilization guidelines and protocols
• Formulate and implement appropriate teaching plans, and communicate significant clinical findings and changes to the physician and other involved personnel, including clients
• Document all skilled and medically necessary care thoroughly, timely, and accurately
• Ensure plans of care, documentation, and care provided comply with Medicare, State, Federal, JCAHO, insurance, and payer requirements as well as local policy
• Maintain client and organizational confidentiality at all times
• Participate in the Quality Management (Quality Improvement) program and complete all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current
• Conduct PTA and Home Health Aide supervisory visits (as applicable) and prepare and update Home Health Aide written instructions according to local policy
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in accordance with Federal/State laws, rules, regulations, and agency policy (as applicable)
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, business development meetings, and customer service programs as required
• Deliver a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers
• Demonstrate leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork
Benefits for a PT:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
