Physical Therapist(PT), PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and loan assistance

Wellness programs including gym memberships

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for a per diem position at Kindred Hospital Los Angeles. In this role, you will provide therapy to patients to improve their speech, language, and cognitive abilities. Ideal candidates must have a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, a current state license, and strong communication skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage and professional development opportunities, in addition to a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and team members.
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory and licensing requirements.

Skills

Strong organizational and communication skills

Education

Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist (PT) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Per Diem

Responsibilities

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient\'s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company\'s Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

About Us

Kindred Hospital Los Angeles is an 81-bed hospital located in Los Angeles, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone--your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.