Physical Therapist - Per Diem Days

Select Medical; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky in Fort Thomas, KY is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN/As Needed/Per Diem coverage at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

Compensation is $53.00 per hour, with responsibilities including patient assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, and patient/family education. The role involves supervising PT Assistants and PT/ PTA students, ongoing documentation, and participation in continuing education.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans and goals.
• Discharge planning and family education.
• Supervise PT Assistants and PT/PTA students.
• Document therapy sessions per policy.
• Engage in continuing education.

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Fort Thomas, KY - Inside of St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Schedule: PRN/As Needed/Per Diem

Compensation: $53.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky 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

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

Location : Location US-KY-Fort Thomas

Job ID 371718

Position Type Per Diem

Experience (Years) 1

Category Physical Therapist

Company Select Specialty Hospital - Northern Kentucky