Travel Physical Therapist - $2,283 per week

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Cortez, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/06/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

. ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Regulatory/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy.

• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.

• Current BLS certification. Supervisor Responsibilities

Outpatient Care

2. ROLE PURPOSE: Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapeutic interventions in accordance with plan of care. Coordinates delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Tech). Participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance, tracking of insurance parameters/information, mentorship opportunities, and professional development.

3. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL ROLE FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides and Restorative CNAs.

• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.

• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.

• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

• Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

• Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports a culture of quality and safety.

• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.

• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

• Ensures that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.

• Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.

• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

• Documentation meets current standards and policies.

• Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.

HEALTH SYSTEM

4. MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Adheres to dress code; appearance is clean and neat.

• Completes annual educational requirements, both regulatory and organizational.

• Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and accreditation regulations.

• Attends annual orientation and performs departmental in-services.

• Ensures patient confidentiality.

• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.

• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

5. ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Regulatory/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Current State Physical Therapy Licensure, graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or graduate of accredited college or university with a certificate in Physical Therapy.

• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of physical therapy preferred.

• Current BLS certification. Supervisor Responsibilities.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay