Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical•Bowling Green, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare, is hiring a per diem Physical Therapist in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides care for people facing medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges associated with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputations, and multiple traumas. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, sets goals, develops and delivers treatment plans, monitors and adapts treatment, and supports discharge planning. The role also includes patient and family education, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and PT/PTA students, documentation, and participation in continuing education and quality improvement. The position offers up to $60.00 per hour based on the number of shift commitments and schedule, along with a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The employer describes an extensive orientation program, career development opportunities, and benefits including tuition reimbursement, continuing education, medical and prescription coverage, vision and dental plans, an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid sick time, a company-matching 401(k), and life and disability protection.

Requirements

Hold a current state license as a Physical Therapist.
Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
Complete post-offer employment testing (POETs) before the first day of work.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Teach and counsel patients and families.
Set goals and develop treatment plans.
Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
Participate in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT and PTA students.
Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
Monitor patients' responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.