Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Advancement opportunities

Well-being benefits

401k eligibility

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads in Newport News, VA is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem role. The position offers $55 per hour and a PRN/Per Diem schedule, with opportunities to participate in discharge planning and patient education.

The hospital prioritizes high-quality inpatient post-ICU care and staff development. The ideal candidate holds current PT licensure and BLS certification (or has it within the first 90 days).

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, 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

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Newport News, VA

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem

Compensation: $55 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads 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. 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Location : Location US-VA-Newport News

Job ID 374942

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Physical Therapist

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Hampton Roads