Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Overview Position

• Physical
• Therapist (PT)
• Location:
• Des
• Moines,
• IA
• Schedule:
• Per
• Diem/PRN (No weekend or holiday requirements)
• Pay
• Rate: $50.00 per hour
• Sign on bonus: $2,500 Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
• Why
• Join
• Us
• Start
• Strong: Extensive Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for
• Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Your
• Impact
• Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required. Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans