Physical Therapist - PRN

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Potential advancement opportunities

401k eligibility for part-time positions

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation hospital in Fort Wayne is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for per diem coverage. The position requires a current state licensure and offers an extensive orientation program and opportunities for advancement. You will work collaboratively to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and monitor their progress. Join a large team focused on exceptional patient care while enjoying benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Conduct individual patient therapy regimens.
• Complete documentation according to policies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Patient education

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

State Licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Hospital Name

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital

Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation

Select Medical

Position

Physical Therapist

Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Schedule

Per Diem, Weekday and Weekend coverage needed

Compensation

$50.00 per hour

Overview

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.*