Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN (N o 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

n
• n

  Start Strong : Extensive Physical Therapist (PT) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

  n
n
• n

  Opportunity for Advancement : Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.

  n
n
• n

  Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

  n
n

Responsibilities

n
• n

  Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.

  n
n
• n

  Promoting continuous quality improvement.

  n
n
• n

  Teaching and counseling patients/families.

  n
n
• n

  Setting goals and developing treatment plans.

  n
n
• n

  Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.

  n
n
• n

  Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.

  n
n
• n

  Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.

  n
n
• n

  Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.

  n
n
• n

  Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.

  n
n
• n

  Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.

  n
n
• n

  Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

  n
n

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

n
• n

  Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.

  n
n
• n

  Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

  n
n

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-IA-Des Moines

Job ID

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 0

Category Physical Therapist

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines