Physical Therapist Jobs

A physical therapist is a healthcare professional who focuses on patients suffering from the physical consequences of an injury and chronic health conditions. They can help patients manage their temporary or chronic pain, regain their range of motion, and improve their overall quality of life.

Registered physical therapists are in wide demand. Also called PTs, they are critical to any comprehensive treatment for musculoskeletal conditions. They also serve an essential role in educating their patients about their recovery and injury prevention.

A PT will create a treatment plan for patients of any age suffering from back, neck, shoulder, hip, leg, or any type of pain after an injury, surgery, or conditions that limit functional mobility.

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At Stability Healthcare, we have job opportunities for qualified and registered physical therapists looking for travel physical therapist jobs. Physical Therapists are responsible for creating treatment plans for patients recovering from various injuries and other health conditions with the aim of treating chronic pain. Physical therapists also aid educate patients about their rehabilitation and pain management throughout the process.

We offer positions with plenty of employee benefits, development opportunities, travel and living support, and the best-paid physical therapist jobs.

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Physical Therapist Pay Rate

We’re looking for experienced and self-motivated registered physical therapists to join our growing team. You can get a week-long travel assignment or work under the system of 48-hour workweeks, as well as ambulatory care opportunities, and get a weekly or annual salary. The mean hourly wage for a physical therapist in 2021 was $ 44.67, while the yearly wage was $ 92,920. A few of the highest-paid PTs earn up to $61.11 per hour and even $127,110  in total compensation per year, with some travel posts paying even more.

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Physical Therapist Job Description

A physical therapist, or PT, will work directly with patients who suffer from a lack of mobility or chronic pain. They use several techniques to aid their patients, like massages, specialized stretching exercises in daily therapy, and even more sophisticated interventions like electrical stimulation, ice/heat, ultrasound, and others.

People are typically referred to physical therapists after an injury has been treated by physicians or after surgery. A PT will develop a pain management and treatment plan specifically designed for the patient, taking into consideration their needs both at home and in any therapy center.

What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

A physical therapist is intimately involved in the physical rehabilitation of a patient, and their responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating the medical histories of patients
• Creating treatment plans for them after a diagnosis of their conditions through observation of their movements and listening to their concerns.
• Stating goals clearly for the patient.
• Implementing exercises, using equipment, and other therapy techniques to manage pain, improve mobility, and prevent worsening conditions for the patients.
• Recording the progress of patients and modifying the treatment plant if need be.
• Continuously educating the patient and their friends or family members about the recovery process.

 

Physical Therapist Jobs Skills and Qualifications Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a science-related field.
• A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist program.
• Certified by the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE)
• Certified by your home state’s licensure exam.
• Excellent communication skills with patients and team members.
• Compassion and attention to detail.
• Must be able to solve problems independently and have excellent analytical and logical thinking.
• Up-to-date on the latest treatment practices.
• Ability to treat and educate patients with very different personalities.
• Proficient at writing legible and professional medical reports about treatments and using computer software and hardware.
• Completed an accredited residency program from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Physical Therapist Career Benefits

Being a physical therapist can open a huge amount of opportunities due to the industries that depend heavily on them. A PT can choose to continue their education through a clinical residency or fellowship program and specialize more in several areas. The range of patients a physical therapist can work on is wide. A PT can be involved extensively in sports medicine, most of the time on athletes with a sports-related injury, or they can focus on seniors hoping to regain functional mobility or treat chronic pain. Many PTs elect to be leaders in their fields by opening a private practice. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that physical therapists’ jobs have been growing at an 18% pace annually, faster than the average profession.