Physical Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rochelle Park is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join their team. The role involves assessing patients, developing treatment plans, and providing compassionate care. This position offers opportunities for advancement and a supportive orientation program.

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.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying as needed.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Rochelle Park, NJ

Schedule: Per DiemCompensation: $58.50 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 Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• 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