Physical Therapist - Per Diem -$7500 Sign-on bonus

SSM Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist in Springfield, Missouri, to join their team in providing compassionate care for critically ill patients. This role involves conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and supervising therapy assistants. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Impactful patient care role

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with required BLS certification.
• Experience in patient assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Conducting patient assessments and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and students.
• Participating in discharge planning and education for patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

Current State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Schedule:Compensation: $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.