Physical Therapist / PRN

Select Specialty Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 59,099 - 84,171; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive PT orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

Impactful team environment

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Canton, OH is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to provide compassionate treatment to critically ill patients. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must have current state licensure and be certified in BLS. This is a per diem position offering $52.00 per hour. Opportunities for advancement toward full-time roles are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient-specific needs.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment.
• Complete documentation per department policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Patient counseling

Goal setting

Team collaboration

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Physical Therapist (PT) - Select Specialty Hospital

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Canton, OH

Schedule: Per Diem / PRN / As Needed – Weekdays Only

Compensation: $52.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital – Canton is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients. Physical Therapists (PT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start strong with an extensive PT orientation program ensuring a smooth transition.
• Opportunity for advancement toward full‑time roles.
• Your impact matters with a team of over 44,000 delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement.
• Teach and counsel patients/families.
• Set goals and develop treatment plans.
• Work cooperatively to identify and solve patient‑specific and facility‑wide needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, including placement, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, and supervise PT and PTA students.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Monitor patient's response to treatment and modify treatment during sessions as needed.
• Complete appropriate documentation per department policies and procedures.
• Participate 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 of BLS within first 90 days of employment required.