Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential for full-time opportunities

401k eligibility based on hours

Support for emotional well-being

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nashville, TN, is looking for a dedicated Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem role. You will provide essential patient care, perform assessments, and develop treatment plans in a critical illness recovery setting. This position offers opportunities for growth and benefits that support your well-being. Candidates must be currently licensed as a Physical Therapist and certified in BLS within their initial employment period.

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 identify and solve patient-specific and facility-wide needs.
• Participating in discharge planning for each patient.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Conducting individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment as needed.
• Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies.
• Participating in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Job description

Position Details

Schedule: Per Diem, As Needed Position
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Nashville, TN

Overview

Select Specialty Hospital - Nashville 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

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.
• 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

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