Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading critical illness recovery hospital as a Physical Therapist (PT) in Fort Myers, FL. You'll play a vital role in patient recovery by performing assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering compassionate care. Enjoy competitive compensation, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for advancement through our dedicated orientation program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise PT Assistants and therapy students.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy planning

Patient education

Quality improvement

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Schedule: PRN/Per-diemCompensation: $55/hr.

Sign-on Bonus: $2,500

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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