Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines•Des Moines, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery. The Physical Therapist provides compassionate treatment and rehabilitation to patients during recovery. The position is per diem/PRN in Des Moines, Iowa, pays $50.00 per hour, and has no weekend or holiday requirements. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The employer provides an extensive orientation program, and the position may offer potential pathways to full-time opportunities.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
Certified BLS or completion 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.