Physical Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem role in Plano, Texas. The PT will provide critical care to chronic patients, engaging in assessments, treatment planning, and supervising assistants. An extensive orientation program and opportunities for advancement are offered, along with a competitive compensation structure including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Extensive orientation program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification required within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Patient and family education

Treatment planning

Education

State licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Plano, Texas

Schedule: Per Diem day shift 7:00 AM -7:00 PM

Compensation: $60 per hour, no weekends.

Sign-on bonus: $3,000

SSH-Plano 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans