Per Diem PT — Impactful Post-ICU Care

Select Medical; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide per diem care at our Atlantic City, NJ location. You will assess and treat patients, develop plans, and participate in discharge planning.

Responsibilities include supervising PT/PTA students, documenting progress, and contributing to quality improvement. Current state PT licensure and BLS (or within 90 days) are required. Per diem role with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion within 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.

Education

PT licensure (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Atlantic City is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide per diem care at our Atlantic City, NJ location. You will assess and treat patients, develop plans, and participate in discharge planning.

Responsibilities include supervising PT/PTA students, documenting progress, and contributing to quality improvement. Current state PT licensure and BLS (or within 90 days) are required. Per diem role with flexible scheduling.