Genesis HealthCare
Physical Therapist (Journey Travel) - PT
Genesis HealthCare, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.
With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home‑based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry‑leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
Benefits:
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows:
Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education:
Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full‑time role.
Perks at Powerback:
Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities The Physical Therapist - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13‑week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings.
On assignment the Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies needs and makes referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
They instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in essential skills and functions promoting independence and productivity, diminishing or correcting pathology. The PT directs activities to promote and maintain health, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements.
Responsible for effective and efficient delivery of rehab services with adherence to established plans of care, schedules, and timely documentation. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and related meetings. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies, consults with rehabilitation team, and adapts program and plan of care as needed.
Promotes a safe environment and enforces elimination of fire and safety hazards, orders supplies and equipment as necessary, and maintains and reports equipment needs.
Provides patient‑centered care ensuring patients and families receive the highest quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere recognizing individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesizing information and interpreting findings to establish diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted level of improvement, time required, precautions, and design plan of care.
Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patient and caregivers, implements treatment plan, completes documentation and records related services.
Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training.
Functional training.
Manual therapy.
Airway clearance techniques.
Integumentary repair and protection.
Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities.
Design, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, trains patients in their use including orthotics and prosthetics.
Selects appropriate activities suited to individual physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests. Instructs patients in mobility activities and evaluates progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination to modify or progress plan of treatment and performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
Master's degree in Physical Therapy, or Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field plus Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
Availability to travel and temporarily reside in locations outside primary home.
Physical Therapy degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as U.S. equivalent to a Physical Therapy degree.
Posted Salary Range USD $55.00 – $70.00 per hour.
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With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home‑based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.
Join an industry‑leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.
Why Powerback?
Benefits:
We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full‑Time and Part‑Time team members.
Support for New Grads & Clinical Fellows:
Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
Continuing Education:
Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full‑time role.
Perks at Powerback:
Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities The Physical Therapist - Journey Traveler must be able to travel nationwide for 13‑week assignments. This position provides flexibility to travel the country and work in various settings.
On assignment the Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies needs and makes referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.
They instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in essential skills and functions promoting independence and productivity, diminishing or correcting pathology. The PT directs activities to promote and maintain health, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements.
Responsible for effective and efficient delivery of rehab services with adherence to established plans of care, schedules, and timely documentation. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and related meetings. Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies, consults with rehabilitation team, and adapts program and plan of care as needed.
Promotes a safe environment and enforces elimination of fire and safety hazards, orders supplies and equipment as necessary, and maintains and reports equipment needs.
Provides patient‑centered care ensuring patients and families receive the highest quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere recognizing individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesizing information and interpreting findings to establish diagnosis, identify impairments, determine predicted level of improvement, time required, precautions, and design plan of care.
Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with patient and caregivers, implements treatment plan, completes documentation and records related services.
Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training.
Functional training.
Manual therapy.
Airway clearance techniques.
Integumentary repair and protection.
Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities.
Design, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, trains patients in their use including orthotics and prosthetics.
Selects appropriate activities suited to individual physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests. Instructs patients in mobility activities and evaluates progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination to modify or progress plan of treatment and performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
Master's degree in Physical Therapy, or Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field plus Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
Availability to travel and temporarily reside in locations outside primary home.
Physical Therapy degree earned outside the U.S. must be evaluated as U.S. equivalent to a Physical Therapy degree.
Posted Salary Range USD $55.00 – $70.00 per hour.
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