Physical Therapist - Per Diem / Weekdays

About the role

Select Specialty Hospital - Columbus South is a critical illness recovery hospital dedicated to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. Physical Therapists (PT) are integral in offering compassionate, high-quality treatment throughout the recovery process.

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

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

• Proficiency in using medical software and equipment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan available after 1,000 hours worked within the first year or subsequent calendar year.
• Comprehensive orientation program.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Benefits supporting the financial, work-life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families.

Pay

• $50 per hour

Schedule

• PRN / Weekdays