Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Grosse Pointe is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a PRN/Per Diem role in Detroit. The PT will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and support discharge planning while supervising PT/PTA students and ensuring documentation compliance.

The role requires active Physical Therapist licensure, BLS certification (or completion within 90 days), and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• PRN/Per Diem schedule; no weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Document progress and comply with policies.
• Supervise PTs, PTA students, and staff as needed.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient education.
• Collaborate with the care team to address patient needs.
• Monitor patient response and modify treatment accordingly.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment planning

Interprofessional collaboration

Supervision of PT/PTA

Education

PT License

BLS Certification

Job description

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Detroit, Michigan (6th floor of Henry Ford-St John Hospital)

PRN/Per Diem

$2,000 Sign On Bonus!

No weekends

Physical Therapist (PT)

PRN/Per Diem

$2,000 Sign On Bonus!

$50.00 per hour

No weekends

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.
• 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.