Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical • Orlando, FL

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital - Orlando South is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide inpatient post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The role is based in Orlando, Florida, and pays $55 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The hospital provides an extensive orientation program and notes that per diem employees may have the opportunity to pursue full-time positions. Part-time and per diem employees may qualify for a 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year, and have access to the employee assistance program. The position is part of a team of more than 44,000 committed to exceptional patient care.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Certified BLS, or completion of BLS within the first 90 days of employment.

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 patient responses to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
• Complete documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program
• Potential opportunity for advancement to a full-time position
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per diem employees after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or a subsequent calendar year
• Employee assistance program for part-time employees
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed