Per Diem Physical Therapist - Post-ICU Rehab Impact

Select Medical; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Flexible per diem schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown is seeking a Physical Therapist to support patient recovery in a Per Diem role. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, set goals, and develop treatment plans tailored to critically ill patients.

You will supervise PT/PTA students, participate in discharge planning, document thoroughly, and contribute to quality improvement in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Supervising PT/PTA students

Documentation

Education

State licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Johnstown is seeking a Physical Therapist to support patient recovery in a Per Diem role. You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, set goals, and develop treatment plans tailored to critically ill patients.

You will supervise PT/PTA students, participate in discharge planning, document thoroughly, and contribute to quality improvement in a patient-centered environment.