Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital-Springfield in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our critical illness recovery team. You will perform patient assessments, develop and adjust treatment plans, and participate in discharge planning to support optimal recovery.

The role includes teaching and counseling patients and families, supervising PT and PTA students, and ensuring proper documentation and ongoing education. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered for PRN scheduling.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days.

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.

Skills

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Counseling patients/families

Documentation

Supervising PT/PTA students

Education

State licensure as Physical Therapist

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Schedule: PRNCompensation: $7500 Sign-on bonus

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.