Physical Therapist - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Gulfport, MS is seeking a Physical Therapist for a Per Diem role to provide compassionate, high-quality rehabilitation to critically ill patients recovering from ICU stays. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing treatment plans, supervising PTAs and students, and contributing to discharge planning.

Qualified candidates hold current state licensure and BLS certification, with commitment to continuous education and patient-centered

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist
• BLS certification or completion in first 90 days of employment

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- and facility-wide needs
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and PT/PTA students
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as needed
• Complete documentation per department policies and procedures
• Participate in continuing education seminars and in-services

Skills

PT licensure

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