Magnet Medical
Travel Physical Therapist - $1,622 per week
Magnet Medical, Milford, Connecticut, United States, 06466
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Milford, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapist
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
A
Physical Therapist (PT)
is a healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Physical therapists help patients restore mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life through targeted exercises, manual therapies, and specialized techniques. They work with individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, providing rehabilitation and preventative care to promote physical health and function.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and Evaluation
Conduct initial patient evaluations to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, strength, coordination, and overall mobility.
Review medical history and diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) to understand the patient's condition.
Establish baseline data regarding a patient’s physical capabilities to create a tailored treatment plan.
Developing Treatment Plans
Develop personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s condition, goals, and progress.
Identify short- and long‑term rehabilitation goals, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive treatment approach, including recommendations for surgery or medication, if necessary.
Providing Therapeutic Interventions
Implement various physical therapy interventions, such as
strengthening exercises ,
range of motion
exercises,
balance training ,
manual therapy , and
modalities
(e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).
Educate patients about proper posture, movement techniques, and body mechanics to prevent future injury.
Provide guidance and support to patients performing exercises both in the clinic and at home to ensure they are doing them correctly.
Patient Education and Support
Educate patients on the importance of following their prescribed physical therapy regimen and explain how therapy will aid in recovery.
Teach patients strategies to manage pain and promote physical wellness through techniques like stretching, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic modifications.
Offer guidance on lifestyle changes that may improve function, such as weight management, stress reduction, or joint protection techniques.
Collaboration and Communication
Work with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care for patients.
Provide regular updates to the interdisciplinary team on patient progress and changes in treatment plans.
Communicate with patients and families, providing education and support throughout the treatment process.
Monitoring and Reassessing Progress
Regularly assess the patient’s progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary to ensure optimal results.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records, documenting evaluations, treatments, progress, and changes in the patient’s condition.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g.,
HIPAA ) and insurance requirements.
Complete required documentation for insurance billing, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Prevention and Wellness
Develop and implement injury prevention programs to help patients reduce the risk of future injuries.
Promote physical wellness and functional independence through health education and the development of long‑term fitness goals.
Encourage patients to adopt a more active lifestyle and engage in exercises that will improve their long‑term health outcomes.
Advocacy and Community Resources
Advocate for patients to ensure they receive the necessary equipment and assistive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics, walkers).
Guide patients in accessing community resources, support groups, and programs to continue their rehabilitation or physical wellness after discharge.
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:Physical Therapy,07:00:00‑19:00:00
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
Physical Therapist
Discipline:
Therapy
Start Date:
ASAP
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours, days
Employment Type:
Travel
A
Physical Therapist (PT)
is a healthcare professional who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with physical impairments or disabilities. Physical therapists help patients restore mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life through targeted exercises, manual therapies, and specialized techniques. They work with individuals recovering from surgery, injury, or illness, providing rehabilitation and preventative care to promote physical health and function.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and Evaluation
Conduct initial patient evaluations to assess their physical abilities, range of motion, strength, coordination, and overall mobility.
Review medical history and diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, MRIs) to understand the patient's condition.
Establish baseline data regarding a patient’s physical capabilities to create a tailored treatment plan.
Developing Treatment Plans
Develop personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s condition, goals, and progress.
Identify short- and long‑term rehabilitation goals, focusing on improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive treatment approach, including recommendations for surgery or medication, if necessary.
Providing Therapeutic Interventions
Implement various physical therapy interventions, such as
strengthening exercises ,
range of motion
exercises,
balance training ,
manual therapy , and
modalities
(e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation).
Educate patients about proper posture, movement techniques, and body mechanics to prevent future injury.
Provide guidance and support to patients performing exercises both in the clinic and at home to ensure they are doing them correctly.
Patient Education and Support
Educate patients on the importance of following their prescribed physical therapy regimen and explain how therapy will aid in recovery.
Teach patients strategies to manage pain and promote physical wellness through techniques like stretching, strengthening exercises, and ergonomic modifications.
Offer guidance on lifestyle changes that may improve function, such as weight management, stress reduction, or joint protection techniques.
Collaboration and Communication
Work with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors, nurses, and occupational therapists, to coordinate care for patients.
Provide regular updates to the interdisciplinary team on patient progress and changes in treatment plans.
Communicate with patients and families, providing education and support throughout the treatment process.
Monitoring and Reassessing Progress
Regularly assess the patient’s progress and adjust the treatment plan as necessary to ensure optimal results.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records, documenting evaluations, treatments, progress, and changes in the patient’s condition.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g.,
HIPAA ) and insurance requirements.
Complete required documentation for insurance billing, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Prevention and Wellness
Develop and implement injury prevention programs to help patients reduce the risk of future injuries.
Promote physical wellness and functional independence through health education and the development of long‑term fitness goals.
Encourage patients to adopt a more active lifestyle and engage in exercises that will improve their long‑term health outcomes.
Advocacy and Community Resources
Advocate for patients to ensure they receive the necessary equipment and assistive devices (e.g., wheelchairs, prosthetics, walkers).
Guide patients in accessing community resources, support groups, and programs to continue their rehabilitation or physical wellness after discharge.
Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:Physical Therapy,07:00:00‑19:00:00
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