Physical Therapist - PRN

Select Medical Rehabilitation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Physical Therapist for per diem coverage. The role involves performing patient assessments, developing and supervising treatment plans, and contributing to discharge planning in an inpatient rehab setting.

The ideal candidate holds a PT license, BLS certification, and is available for weekday and weekend shifts. Compensation is $50.00 per hour with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT).
• Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• Per Diem availability for weekday and weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and discharge planning.
• Develop treatment plans, set goals, and monitor response to therapy.
• Supervise PTs, PTAs, and students; complete documentation per policy.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

State licensure as Physical Therapist (PT)

Certified BLS

Job description

Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital

Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule: Per Diem, Weekday and Weekend coverage needed

Compensation: $50.00 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $5,000

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

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

• State Licensure: Hold a current state licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT)
• Certified BLS: Possess Certified BLS or obtain it within 90 days of employment.

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee\'s first day of work.*