Physical Therapist - Per Diem

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 61,372 - 87,408; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for Advancement

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to provide exceptional patient care. This per diem role requires a current state licensure and BLS certification. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising assistants. The hospital offers a supportive environment with benefits for part-time staff leading to full-time opportunities. Join our team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering well-being.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performing 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 patient-specific needs.
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient’s response to treatment.
• Complete appropriate documentation.
• Participate in continuing education seminars.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Patient counseling

Goal setting

Team collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS within 90 days

Job description

Position

Physical Therapist – UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital – North, Jacksonville, FL

Schedule: Per Diem

Compensation: $54.00 per hour

Sign‑on bonus: $5,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Benefits

• 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. 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.