Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Green Bay Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per-diem Physical Therapist for weekend evaluations in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitation for people recovering from life-altering injuries and illnesses, including stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex medical conditions. Its therapists, nurses, and physicians deliver personalized rehabilitation services in a modern, Joint Commission-accredited facility. The Physical Therapist helps patients restore function and mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit lasting physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist is expected to incorporate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid state Physical Therapist licensure.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
- Passion for patient care and ability to collaborate as a motivating team member.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
- Examine patients’ medical histories.
- Evaluate patients’ physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
