Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, IA seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for Per Diem/PRN coverage. You will assess patients, develop and adjust treatment plans, and supervise PT/PTA students as needed.

A current state license and BLS are required; a $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered. The role emphasizes compassionate care and ongoing quality improvement in inpatient post-ICU settings.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Certified BLS or completion within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performing initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.
• Setting goals and developing treatment plans.
• Supervising PTs/PTAs and students as assigned.
• Completing documentation according to department policies.
• Participating in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Job description

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN (No weekend or holiday requirements)

Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour

Sign on bonus: $2,500

Select Specialty Hospital is 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.
• 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

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