Physical Therapist / PRN

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 67,054 - 95,502; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive orientation program

Opportunity for advancement

401(k) eligibility for part-time employees

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Banner Rehabilitation Hospital in Tucson is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide patient assessments and develop treatment plans. Responsibilities include counseling patients and families, supervising assistants, and ensuring continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate must hold a state license and be BLS certified. The position offers a per diem schedule with a competitive rate of $59/hr and a bonus of $5,000. Employees benefit from extensive orientation and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Completing appropriate documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Quality improvement

Counseling

Treatment planning

Collaboration

Supervision

Documentation

Education

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist

Certified BLS

Job description

Hospital Name: Banner Rehabilitation Hospital - Tucson

Position: Physical Therapist

Location: 355 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711

Schedule: Per Diem / PRN

Rate: $59/hr

Bonus: $5,000

About the Hospital

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

Benefits

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication to potentially secure full‑time opportunities.
• Foster Well‑being: Benefits that support the financial, work/life, and emotional well‑being of you and your family. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) after 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer an employee assistance program to part‑time employees.
• 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.

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.