Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital San Antonio Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Potential full-time opportunities

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a Physical Therapist for per diem coverage across Pittsburgh & McKeesport. The role involves performing initial and ongoing therapy sessions, documenting patient progress, and contributing to discharge planning while floating to cover needs.

The position emphasizes an extensive orientation, potential pathways to full-time roles, and benefits such as 401k eligibility after 1,000 hours. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment as needed.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Supervising PT/PTA

Discharge planning

Job description

Position

Physical Therapist (PT)

Location

Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh & Select Specialty Hospital- McKeesport

Schedule

Per Diem, Must we willing to Float to Pittsburgh or McKeesport based on coverage needs

Compensation

$47.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital 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.