Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital Tulsa is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem/as-needed schedule in Tulsa. The PT will perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and contribute to discharge planning for chronically ill post-ICU patients.

Applicants must hold a current state PT license and obtain BLS certification within 90 days. Compensation is $58.00 per hour, with potential for part-time/per diem arrangements.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans.
• Participate in discharge planning for each patient.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and students.
• Complete documentation according to department policies.
• Engage in continuing education seminars and in-services.

Skills

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Documentation

Supervising PT/PTA students

Education

Physical Therapist licensure (state)

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Schedule: Per Diem/As Needed

Compensation: $58.00 per hour

Location: Select Specialty Hospital-Tulsa

Select Specialty Hospital Tulsa 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.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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