Per Diem Physical Therapist – Critical Illness Recovery

Select Medical; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility for part-time after 1

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN/Per Diem/As Needed coverage. The role involves initial and ongoing patient assessments, goal setting, discharge planning, and supervising PT/PTA staff while contributing to continuous quality improvement and patient education.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

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.

Education

Physical Therapist license

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Tucson in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN/Per Diem/As Needed coverage. The role involves initial and ongoing patient assessments, goal setting, discharge planning, and supervising PT/PTA staff while contributing to continuous quality improvement and patient education.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, documenting progress, and participating in ongoing education.