Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Davenport (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,235 - 85,790; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Impactful patient care experience

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) in Davenport, IA. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, developing treatment plans, and supervising assistants. Candidates must have a valid state license as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification. This position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement within a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

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.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific needs.
• 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

Quality improvement

Teaching

Supervision

Documentation

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Davenport, IA

Schedule: Per Diem / As Needed / Flexible Schedule

Compensation: $53.00 Per Hour

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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