Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Detroit seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN/Per Diem roles. This position plays a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill patients, including assessments, treatment planning, and mentoring assistants. Join a dedicated team committed to exceptional patient care and explore opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and developing treatment plans.
• Monitors patient responses and adjusts treatments as needed.
• Supervising assistants and students in therapy sessions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Supervision

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Detroit,Michigan (Select Specialty Hospital - Grosse Pointe)

Physical Therapist (PT): PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Pay Scale: $50.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital Grosse Pointe 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