Per Diem Physical Therapist: ICU Recovery Impact

Select Medical; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Advancement opportunities

401k eligibility for part-time/per di

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Medical's Regency Hospital in Portage, IN seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem/part-time role. You will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, set goals, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff as needed.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and ongoing professional development through orientation and education programs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/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/family education and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, as well as supervising PT and PTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment and modify treatment during sessions, as needed.
• Complete appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures.
• Participate in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

PT licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Select Medical's Regency Hospital in Portage, IN seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem/part-time role. You will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, set goals, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff as needed.

The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff, and ongoing professional development through orientation and education programs.