Per Diem Physical Therapist - Flexible, Patient-Centered Rehab

Prestige Healthcare Management; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and adherence to safety and documentation standards in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the applicable state.
• Current CPR certification, as required by facility policy.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' physical and functional abilities and identify individualized rehabilitation needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on patient goals, clinical findings, and response to treatment.
• Provide skilled physical therapy services, including therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, gait training, balance activities, transfer training, and other appropriate interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment programs, home exercises, mobility strategies, fall prevention, and safety precautions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Nursing, and other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge planning in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate.
• Promote patient safety and follow all facility policies, procedures, infection-control practices, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices, clinical guidelines, and developments in physical therapy to support high-quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain professional standards and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Therapeutic exercises

Mobility training

Gait training

Balance training

Home exercise instruction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy program

PT license (state)

CPR certification

Job description

Prestige Care Center of Fairfield is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join our rehabilitation team on a per diem basis. The PT will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring mobility, strength, balance, and independence.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and adherence to safety and documentation standards in a skilled nursing setting.