Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical

Jacksonville (FL)

On-site

USD 61,000 - 87,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Physical Therapist for per diem coverage. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments, discharge planning, and supervising PT/ PTA students, with a focus on quality care for brain injuries and neurological conditions.

The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a $54.00 per hour compensation, with potential path to full-time opportunities based on performance and facility needs.

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.

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.

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital - North

Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 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 tobest address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries,spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

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. 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications