Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Physical Therapist - Allied Health.
- City: Lafayette
- State: LA
- Start Date: 2025-08-04
- End Date: 2025-11-03
- Duration: 13 Weeks
- Shift: 0 Hours Day shift
- Description: This job functions autonomously to deliver physical therapy treatment either through referral or direct to consumer. Evaluates patients develops treatment plans assesses patients and monitors progress toward treatment goals. Ensures patient needs are met through access to care patient experience and quality of care metrics. Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.Education Required Bachelor s degree in physical therapy.Experience Required Minimum of 2 yearsBLS acute experience trauma stroke ICU needs holiday availabilityCertifications Required Current physical therapy license in the state of practice.KSAs• Proficiency in using computers software and web-based applications.• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills in order to deal with a variety of patients and diagnoses.• Strong interpersonal skills.• Ability to remain flexible with fluctuating schedules based on patient demand.Job Duties• Performs evaluations and provides treatment programs to facilitate patient specific goals.• Assesses the patent s response to treatment and recommends treatment plan changes as appropriate.• Maintains patient records according to documentation standards policies and procedures.• Attains established productivity levels set forth by administration including but not limited to access to care patient experience and quality.• Assists in program development and enhancement to meet patient and community needs.• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.• Performs other related duties as assigned.The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance amp Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.Physical and Environmental Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area works in an area where patients enter works directly with patients and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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- W2 Pay Rate: $57.71 Travel candidates only (50 miles or more from facility)
- Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application.
At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay Packages
- Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2)
- Robust Referral Bonus Program
- 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS
- Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws
- Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply