Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide inpatient rehabilitation care in Corpus Christi, Texas. The hospital serves patients recovering from disabling medical events, including strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic injuries, and medically complex illnesses. Its rehabilitation team provides personalized, intensive therapy to help patients regain health, independence, and quality of life. The Physical Therapist helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes examining medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice and works collaboratively to support the best patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid state Physical Therapist license.
- 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 work as a team player and collaborate with patients and colleagues.
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 in patients with injuries or disease.
- Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential response to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
- Collaborate with patients and colleagues to help patients reach the best outcomes.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives.
- Recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
