Contract Physical Therapist (PT) — 13-Week Travel Assignment, Waterville ME

Ref #: C-PT-9119367

Join a 13‑week contract Physical Therapy assignment in Waterville, ME (ASAP start). Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Rate: Travel $2,317/35 hrs; Local $2,282/35 hrs.

Requirements:

• Valid, active state Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR/BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross, with AED).

Key responsibilities:

• Perform thorough evaluations, review medical history, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine patient needs.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and mobility.
• Deliver manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft‑tissue techniques, manual stretching) to reduce pain and restore function.
• Utilize modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to manage pain and support tissue healing.
• Instruct and fit patients on assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs) to maximize safe mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, ergonomics, and injury prevention.
• Develop and adjust pain‑management strategies using therapeutic exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Support patients in regaining independence after surgery, injury, or illness and promote functional outcomes.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient progress; revise plans of care as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation of assessments, interventions, progress notes, and changes in condition.
• Adhere to ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards and obtain informed consent.
• Provide culturally sensitive care and respond to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.