Travel Physical Therapist 

Location: Wyoming Facility Type: Hospital Start Date: ASAP Length of Assignment: 13-Week Contract (Client will also consider Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire) Schedule: Monday-Friday (approximately 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) State License needed: WY PT license required Pay: $2350 - $2500 /week 

Job Description Overview

Medix is working with a client to find a dedicated and skilled Physical Therapist for a rewarding travel assignment. This role is based at a main hospital campus and involves providing comprehensive physical therapy services across both Outpatient and Inpatient settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician, including new graduates, to gain diverse experience in a dynamic hospital environment.

Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based physical therapy services to a varied patient population.

• Provide direct patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and implementation of physical therapy interventions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Treat a diverse patient population spanning various specialties, including but not limited to surgical, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and vestibular cases.
• Manage a variable daily patient caseload depending on the complexity and type of case.
• Evaluate and assess patient functional status, movement dysfunction, and physical abilities to formulate an individualized plan of care.
• Implement therapeutic treatments, which may include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, patient education, and use of specialized equipment.
• Continuously evaluate and record patient progress, modifying the treatment plan and trying new treatments as necessary to achieve functional goals.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and optimal patient care.
• Document all patient care services accurately and timely in the EMR, utilizing Epic-based platforms.
• Provide patient and family education regarding the recovery process, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree or equivalent from an accredited physical therapy program.
• Active and unrestricted Wyoming (WY) Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain one prior to start.
• Ability to provide comprehensive Outpatient and Inpatient PT services to diverse patient populations.
• Proficiency or familiarity with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Epic-based platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience in a mixed inpatient/outpatient hospital setting.
• Experience or interest in treating specific populations, such as pediatrics, neuro, or vestibular patients.
• Prior experience as a traveling clinician.

Medix Benefits for Travel Clinicians

As a valued Medix travel clinician, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.