Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Atlantic City (NJ); On-site; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k eligibility for part time/per diem employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Atlantic City, NJ is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a Per Diem position to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate will have a current state licensure and BLS certification. Enjoy benefits including a smooth transition into the role and potential advancement opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Goal Setting

Team Collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)  |  Location: Atlantic City, NJ  |  Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed  |  Compensation: $55.00 per hour
No weekend or holiday required

Select Specialty Hospital 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 moments of their lives, and Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Benefits

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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