Per Diem Physical Therapist — ICU Rehab Impact

Select Medical; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Potential for full-time opportunities

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Gulfport, MS is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem/As Needed schedule. The PT will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff while coordinating discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, ongoing professional education, and potential advancement opportunities within a large hospital network.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Physical Therapy license

BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital Gulfport, MS is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem/As Needed schedule. The PT will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff while coordinating discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, ongoing professional education, and potential advancement opportunities within a large hospital network.