Physical Therapist - Per Diem

About the role

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care to individuals with various medical conditions such as brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients and 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

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

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and patient care protocols.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to part-time employees.
• Part-time/Per Diem positions eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Pay

$2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Schedule

Per Diem schedule is available.