Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

401k eligibility

Potential for full-time opportunities

Per diem schedule

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Gulfport, MS is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem/As Needed schedule. The PT will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA staff while coordinating discharge planning and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, ongoing professional education, and potential advancement opportunities within a large hospital network.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required.
• Certified BLS or completion within first 90 days of employment is required.

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.

Skills

Physical Therapy license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT) Per Diem

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport, MS

Schedule: Per Diem - As Needed

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 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

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