Physical Therapist (PT) - Inpatient Rehabilitation - Per-diem

SSM Health; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading Rehabilitation Hospital in Tallahassee as a Physical Therapist (PT). In this PRN role, you will provide high-quality care to patients with diverse medical conditions. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing treatment goals, and coordinating with healthcare teams to support patient recovery. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive orientation program

Supportive interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Completion of educational requirements for state licensure.
• Current state licensure required.
• BLS certification by start date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes treatment goals.
• Develops patient treatment programs for optimal recovery.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Empathy

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital - Tallahassee

Physical Therapist (PT)

PRN/Per-deim/As Needed

Pay: $50.00/hr.

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Why work for Select Medical Rehab Hospital? We are committed to your growth and success!

Here, you will provide advanced treatment and comprehensive 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.

Responsibilities

We are looking for valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way, which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve quality of life for the community in which you live and work, continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality care and doing well by doing what is right.

Using discretion and independent judgment, you will assist patients and their families in coping with the unpredictability of illness within the context of the hospital environment.

• Evaluates assigned patients and establishes appropriate treatment goals and treatment programs.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient’s status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
• Develops comprehensive goals for patient treatment to maximize patient outcomes and return to community activities.
• Coordinatestreatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
• Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
• Prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of necessary equipment and recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
• Evaluates patient in the actual or simulated home, school, work or community environments as necessary to facilitate a return to community activities, making recommendations for necessary adaptations or training.
• Identifies and manages various levels of care necessary to ensure care plan delivery. Delegates and supervises the utilization of PTAs, as well as support personnel to maximize patient outcomes and ensure effective utilization of services.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about providing superior quality care and you are an inventive problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Requires successful completion of all educational requirements as mandated for state licensure or eligibility for a license in Physical Therapy.
• Current State licensure (or eligibility for State licensure) required.
• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

Preferred qualificationsthat will make you successful:

• Some supervisory experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Select Medical strives to provide our employees with a solid work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors.

• The opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.
• An extensive and thorough orientation program.
• Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, other physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
• Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.