Travel Physical Therapist (PT) — Fall River, MA | $2,317/35-hr 14-week Contract, ASAP Start

Ref #: C-PT-9119582

Type: Contract/Travel
Location: Fall River, MA
Start: ASAP
Duration: 14 weeks
Schedule: Sun–Sat, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM
Rate: Travel $2,317 / 35 hrs; Local $2,282 / 35 hrs

Requirements:

• Active, valid Physical Therapy state license.
• CPR and BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross (including AED).

Core responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physical assessments, review medical history, and collaborate with the care team to identify patient needs.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans with measurable rehabilitation goals.
• Design and implement therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and functional mobility.
• Provide manual therapy (joint mobilization, soft tissue techniques, manual stretching) to enhance mobility and relieve pain.
• Apply physical modalities (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/cold) to manage pain, inflammation, and promote healing.
• Assess, train, and educate patients in safe use of assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
• Create and teach personalized home exercise programs to support ongoing recovery.
• Monitor, document, and adjust treatment based on patient progress and response to interventions.
• Develop and implement pain management strategies using exercise, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Facilitate functional independence following surgery, injury, or illness to improve quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records (assessments, treatment notes, progress, and changes).
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and confidentiality standards; obtain informed consent.
• Provide culturally sensitive care responsive to diverse patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.