Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401k eligibility

Extensive orientation program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Madison is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for their critical illness recovery hospital. The PT will conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with a team to enhance patient care. Applicants must have current licensure as a Physical Therapist and be certified in BLS. A sign-on bonus is available, and there's potential for advancement. This Per Diem role offers flexibility and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment 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 address patient-specific needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment.
• Completing appropriate documentation.
• Participating in continuing education seminars.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Teaching and counseling

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS (Basic Life Support)

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: SSH-Madison

Schedule: Per Diem (PRN)

Compensation: $5,000 Sign-on bonus

SSH-Madison 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.
• 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

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