Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Mishawaka, Indiana is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist to join Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, an inpatient rehab facility focused on restoring mobility and quality of life.

You will deliver patient-centered therapy in a hospital setting. Requirements include a current Physical Therapist license, CPR certification, and at least one year of direct patient care in a hospital.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provides services that restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
• Examines medical history, evaluates abilities, and develops treatment plans.
• Integrates the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice.

Skills

CPR Certification

Direct patient care experience

Communication skills

Clinical documentation basics

Education

Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Mishawaka, Indiana

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

We have a great Per Diem opportunity for a Physical Therapist in Mishawaka!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana

in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses - work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

What you bring:

• A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome.
• Graduate Degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy.
• Current State Physical Therapist License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital’s mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.