Physical Therapist / PRN

Select Medical; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading critical illness recovery hospital in Durham seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for PRN/Per Diem roles. This position is pivotal in providing compassionate care and involves creating treatment plans, patient assessments, and continuous quality improvement. Join a committed healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care and numerous opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Extensive orientation program for new Physical Therapists

Opportunities for advancement to full-time positions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and set goals.
• Supervise PT assistants and students.
• Monitor and modify treatment based on patient response.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Goal Setting

Team Collaboration

Patient Education

Quality Improvement

Job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Durham, NC

Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed - Week Days OnlyCompensation: $55.00 per hour

Select Specialty Hospital - Durhamis 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.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans