Physical Therapist / Part-Time

Select Specialty Hospital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 46,838 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A critical care hospital in Durham seeks a Part-Time Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate care to critically ill patients. Your role will involve assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and supervising assistants. The position requires a current state PT license and offers a supportive environment with extensive orientation and potential for career advancement. Compensation ranges from $34.00 to $50.00 per hour, with benefits that prioritize well-being.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assessing and implementing patient treatment plans.
• Ability to lead and guide Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family counseling.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans according to patient progress.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education activities.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Counseling patients/families

Goal setting

Supervision of assistants

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Part-Time - 2-3 days per week / 20 hours per week
Location: Durham, NC
Compensation: $34.00 to $50.00 per hour

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Organization: Select Specialty Hospital - Durham is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

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 positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

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

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

Benefits

• Orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Potential for advancement and opportunities for further career development.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life and emotional well-being.
• 401k eligibility for part-time positions based on hours and policy.