Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem on-site role. You will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, patient education, and participation in departmental education sessions. Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required, with BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• State licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients and families.
• Discharge planning for each patient, including education and equipment.
• Supervise PT and PTA staff and students.
• Document treatment accurately per policy.
• Participate in ongoing education and seminars.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Discharge planning

Team supervision

Education

Physical Therapist licensure (state)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Regency Hospital

Schedule: Per Diem

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

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

• 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