Physical Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate Physical Therapists to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing exceptional care to critically ill patients, ensuring their recovery through systematic assessments and tailored treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on quality improvement and patient education, you'll play a crucial role in a supportive environment that values your skills and dedication. Join a workforce of over 44,000 professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of patients during their most vulnerable moments. This is an opportunity to grow and advance in your career while impacting patient care positively.

Benefits

Extensive Orientation Program

Opportunity for Advancement

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Develop treatment plans and set goals for patients.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Treatment Planning

Supervision

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Cincinnati Downtown

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

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• 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

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

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans