Acute Care Inpatient Physical Therapist - Per diem
About The Position
This position performs the duties of a Physical Therapist III while overseeing clinical staff within the same discipline and supporting customer and staff relations and staff development. The therapist assists with daily site operations when the Manager or Director is absent and evaluates, develops, and implements treatment programs for patients with a wide variety of diagnoses and ages. Treatment may use therapeutic exercises, activities, modalities, and other physical therapy skills to help patients achieve maximum function. The therapist documents age-appropriate patient care in the medical record in accordance with departmental and organizational procedures and Joint Commission requirements. Weekend and holiday coverage may be provided on a rotating basis, depending on operational needs. The role includes mentoring staff, organizing student programs and in-service schedules, assisting with staffing and scheduling issues, supervising delegated supportive staff, reviewing charts, and helping maintain efficient, cost-effective department operations. The therapist participates in rounds, meetings, conferences, continuing education, quality improvement, and preparation for Joint Commission surveys. The position requires advanced physical therapy knowledge, sound clinical judgment, effective communication, flexibility, and the ability to work with patients of all ages and a wide variety of functional needs. The job involves considerable standing, walking, and patient transfers; regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; manual dexterity for computer use, testing, and treatment; and visual, auditory, and communication abilities needed to assess and treat patients and communicate by phone, email, or in person. The listed pay range is $44.17–$56.32, based on full-time equivalent.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Graduation from an approved school of Physical Therapy.
- Physical Therapy (PT) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Eight years of experience as a Physical Therapist.
- Ability to assess and treat patients across age groups, including patients with acute and long-term disabilities.
- Advanced knowledge of physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, and other treatment skills.
- Ability to evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans of care appropriately.
- Interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills, including the ability to work individually and in groups.
- Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated and organized, and function effectively in busy situations.
- Reliability, flexibility, and maturity to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Ability to visually and audibly assess injuries, functional status, and patients’ subjective complaints.
- Time-management skills to meet productivity expectations while maintaining quality patient care.
- Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, staff, patients, families, and other customer groups.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and transfer patients for prolonged or considerable periods; regularly lift or move 25 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds; and perform fine hand manipulation, testing, and manual treatment techniques.
- Visual acuity for frequent use of computer screens and reports, and ability to exchange accurate information by phone, email, or in person.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate).
Responsibilities
- Contribute to annual performance assessments of staff therapists and coach and mentor staff in clinical and customer relations.
- Oversee and organize student programs with colleges and universities, and organize staff in-service schedules.
- Assist the Director or Manager with scheduling conflicts and staffing issues.
- Assess, reassess, and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
- Assess and reassess patient pain and develop treatment plans to support maximum functional outcomes.
- Apply physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, and other discipline-specific treatment skills; evaluate treatment effects and adjust plans of care as appropriate.
- Involve patients and caregivers in the plan of care and develop teaching plans based on learning, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, staff, and other customer groups.
- Coordinate and supervise delegated supportive-staff responsibilities to support productivity, continuity of care, and departmental maintenance.
- Complete timely medical-record documentation and perform intermittent chart reviews to ensure staff adherence to department standards.
- Support efficient and cost-effective operations and follow billing guidelines, charges, insurance limitations, and departmental procedures.
- Lead problem-solving for unexpected scheduling and coverage issues.
- Prepare the department for Joint Commission surveys and participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Attend departmental rounds, team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and professional meetings, courses, and conferences.
- Meet attendance and punctuality requirements and follow safety precautions and procedures.
- Monitor productivity metrics and engage in departmental initiatives to meet or exceed productivity standards.
- Provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage when operationally needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
