Travel Physical Therapist - $2,850 per week - LifePoint : Job Details

LifePoint is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Salina, Kansas.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Position Summary: Salina Regional Health Center is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in its Acute Rehabilitation Unit. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered therapeutic care aimed at improving independence, functionality, and quality of life for patients recovering from injury, illness, or surgery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess patients' functional deficits
• Develop individualized treatment plans addressing self-care, mobility, cognitive function, and adaptive skills
• Facilitate therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques and assistive devices
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and adaptive strategies
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and nursing staff to support integrated care planning
• Document treatment sessions, progress notes, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory and facility standards
• Participate in care team meetings and contribute to discharge planning
• Maintain a safe treatment environment and uphold rehabilitation protocols

Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Active Occupational Therapist license in Kansas or compact license eligibility
• Minimum of 1-2 years clinical experience, preferably in an inpatient or acute rehab setting
• BLS certification required
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently within a team-based model