Physical Therapist - Per Diem

SSM Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Physical Therapists to join their compassionate team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to critically ill patients during their recovery journey. With a strong emphasis on patient assessment, goal setting, and collaborative treatment planning, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes. The organization offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring you have the resources needed to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performing systematic patient assessments and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising PT Assistants and students while monitoring patient progress.
• Participating in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Goal Setting

Team Collaboration

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

BLS Certification

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital-Springfield 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