Physical Therapist (PT) / PRN

Select Medical; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to caring for critically ill patients. As a Physical Therapist, you will play a vital role in patient recovery, using your expertise to assess needs, develop treatment plans, and educate families. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and recovery. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you. Experience the fulfillment of helping patients regain their strength and independence in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Completion of educational requirements for state licensure in Physical Therapy.
• Current state licensure or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families in coping with illness in the hospital.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Education

Treatment Planning

Supervision

Quality Improvement

Education

State Licensure in Physical Therapy

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Orlando, FL

Physical Therapist (PT)

PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

Pay: $55 per hour

At Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

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

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.