Per Diem Physical Therapist

Select Medical • North Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Dignity, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience, helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. Every physical therapist's journey becomes a testament to excellence, innovation, and life-changing patient care. We are here to nurture your growth as a physical therapist.

Who is Select Medical? We are the nation’s leading physical therapy provider and our teams are dedicated to the communities we serve. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Select Medical was founded on five Core Values which guide our interactions with patients, families, partners and each other.

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Requirements

• Successful completion of those educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy.
• Current State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of practice.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift.
• Must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Nice To Haves

• Are you someone who puts the needs of your patients above all else?
• Are you one of the most positive people you know?
• Are you at your best when you get to determine your goals and decide on the direction of your day?
• Do you hate the phrase, “that’s not my job!”?

Responsibilities

• Adaptable and Flexible: willing to adapt or adjust to accommodate your colleagues and patients
• Patient-centric: the patient always comes first and we treat every patient with care
• An exceptional communicator: someone who communicates proactively and with empathy
• Detail-oriented: people count on you to ensure all the details are done correctly the first time around
• Team Player: you will be an integral part of a clinical team

Benefits

• industry-leading continuing education opportunities, which are worth up to $15,580 each year!
• opportunity to join Select Physical Therapy’s nationally acclaimed and APTA accredited Orthopedic Residency Program
• weekend classes and online education
• formal weekly mentoring program available for new grads
• Residency and Fellowship programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees