Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Select Medical

Pittsburgh, PAPer Diem$47/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$47/hr

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Schedule

Per Diem

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physical Therapist LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

Select Medical seeks a Physical Therapist to provide inpatient post-ICU care at Select Specialty Hospital locations in Pittsburgh and McKeesport. The role includes assessing patients, developing and delivering treatment plans, educating patients and families, and supporting discharge planning. This per-diem position requires floating between the two hospitals based on coverage needs. Candidates must hold current state physical therapist licensure and have BLS certification or complete it within 90 days of employment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentQuality ImprovementPatient CounselingTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningPhysical TherapyPatient Monitoring

Qualifications

Physical Therapist LicenseBLS Certification1 Year Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)

Location: Select Specialty Hospital - Pittsburgh & Select Specialty Hospital- McKeesport

Schedule: Per Diem, Must we willing to Float to Pittsburgh or McKeesport based on coverage needs

Compensation: $47.00 per hour

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 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
Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
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.