Physical Therapist - PRN

Select Medical • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital, a joint venture/partnership/affiliation with Select Medical, is located in Fort Wayne, IN. This Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges faced by individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas. Joining the team offers an extensive orientation program for a smooth transition, opportunities for advancement that could lead to potential full-time roles, and benefits designed to support the financial, work/life, and emotional well-being of employees and their families. The organization comprises over 44,000 committed individuals focused on providing outstanding patient care.

Requirements

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Working cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient, including placement, patient/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members.
• Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees