Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join their team on a PRN/Per Diem basis. The PT will conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and ensure quality care for critically ill patients, with opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Continuing education opportunities

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.
• Developing treatment plans and setting patient goals.
• Monitoring patient response to treatment and conducting therapy.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Patient Education

Team Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT)

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Pay: $55 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital-Milwaukee St. Francis 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.