Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

401(k) eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide compassionate treatment to patients in need of recovery services. The role offers a competitive compensation of $55.00/hr and a sign-on bonus of $5,000. As a Physical Therapist, you will assess patients, develop treatment plans, supervise assistants, and ensure quality patient care. The position supports part-time opportunities with benefits including a 401(k). Join a dedicated team focused on improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion of BLS within the 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 and facility-wide needs.
• Participate in discharge planning including patient education.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment and modify as needed.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.
• Participate in continuing education seminars.

Skills

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: PRN/per-diem/As Needed

Compensation: $55.00/hr.

Now Offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!

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 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 a 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part‑time employees.
• 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 of BLS within the first 90 days of employment required.

Other Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider