Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time/Per Diem

401k eligibility

Orientation program

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a part-time role (20 hours/week) with pay of $32-$50 per hour.

You will perform patient assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, supervise PT/PTA staff and students, and contribute to discharge planning while delivering high-quality care.

Minimum qualifications: current state licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification (or completion within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist is required
• BLS certification or completion within 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 and PT/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

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - McKeesport

Schedule:Part Time, 20 hours per week

Compensation: $32-$50 per hour

Select Specialty Hospitalis 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