Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Physical Therapist Travel Physical Therapist (PT) contract position in Shelby North Carolina .

Shift : Days 8 Job Length : weeks Physical Therapists who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package.

You'll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in North Carolina : North Carolina travel nursing jobs are in some of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

North Carolina is internationally known for state-of-the-art healthcare and advanced medical research at Triangle Park and Duke University Medical Center.

In fact, the Raleigh / Durham region is often referred to as the "County with Merit" with cutting-edge work being done in medicine, education, research, industry and technology.

Nursing jobs in North Carolina are abundant and high-paying. You'll find the city life in NC to be kicking with summer theater, arts, vibrant shopping districts, restaurants and year-round events.

Responsibilities

A physical therapist will provide services that help restore or improve a patient's function, mobility, and pain level, as well as prevent or limit disabilities that come from the injury or disease.

PTs will be able to demonstrate excellent track records of restoring, maintaining, and promoting overall fitness and good health.

Great patience and a calm demeanor are required, as patients often suffer from disabling conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, heart disease, fractures, head injuries, and cerebral palsy.

The ideal candidate will be thorough and competent at examining patients' medical histories, testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function, and then prescribing the best treatment strategy and its anticipated outcome.

Physical therapist can find travel positions in acute care, outpatient clinic, and home health settings.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Specialty-related certifications may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States

Experience Requirements

months of occupational experience