Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Regency Hospital Company; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in East Chicago seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide compassionate care to patients. In this per diem role, you will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and educate patients while supervising assistants. The position offers an orientation program and potential for future full-time opportunities, with a focus on quality improvement and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
• Monitor and adapt therapy regimens based on patient responses.
• Educate and counsel patients and families.
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans.
• Supervise PT Assistants and students.
• Participate in discharge planning.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Goal setting and treatment planning

Cooperative teamwork

Patient therapy regimens

Monitoring response to treatment

Documentation skills

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Regency Hospital - East Chicago, IN

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $54.00 per hour

Regency 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 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.
• 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.