Physical Therapist- Per Diem

About the role

Be part of something new—this position supports our brand‑new IRH hospital that is now open! A partnership between CoxHealth and Select Medical, our 63‑bed medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients in Southwest Missouri. Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in‑services.

Requirements

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition.
• Opportunity for advancement that could lead to full‑time opportunities.
• Benefits that support financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family.
• Part‑time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Employee assistance program available to part‑time employees.

Pay

$52 per hour plus a $7,500 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

PRN (as needed).