Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapist - $52 per hour

Select Medical; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

School loan reimbursement

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to join their team. This role offers a competitive compensation of $52 per hour and a sign-on bonus of $7,500. Responsibilities include patient assessment, goal setting, and teaching patients and families, along with supervising therapy assistants. Candidates must hold a current state PT license and BLS certification. This position supports many patients with challenges from various injuries and disorders while providing a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

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 patient-specific needs.
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment.
• Complete appropriate documentation.
• Participate in continuing education seminars.

Skills

Patient assessment

Goal setting

Continuous quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS certification

Job description

Select Medical is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Gainesville, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Overview

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Gainesville

Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Physical Therapist

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $52.00 per hour

Sign-on bonus: $7,500

*New Graduates Welcome to Apply*

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• School loan reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits