Physical Therapist Per Diem

Per Diem/Contingent Physical Therapist – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Dearborn

Schedule
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Per diem

Join our team at Allegria Village
, where we are committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our residents. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Per Diem/Contingent Physical Therapist to join our Skilled Nursing Facility team.

• Provide direct patient care and perform thorough functional evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans
• Design, implement, and adjust plans of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes, incorporating family participation when appropriate
• Ensure all therapy practices align with established standards of care and facility policies
• Supervise and guide support staff to help patients meet their functional goals
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive outcomes
• Maintain compliance with facility and departmental policies, including quality improvement, safety, and infection control protocols
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation, including evaluations, goals, plans, and physician prescriptions
• Participate in continuing education, workshops, and professional development activities to enhance skills and stay current with best practices
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure a supportive care environment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy
• Current license in good standing with the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

• Knowledge and skills specific to the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) population
• Previous SNF experience preferred
• Understanding of all applicable state, federal, and professional standards
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and professionalism when working with residents and families
• Excellent customer service orientation and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Pleasant, positive demeanor and a commitment to delivering quality care

The physical demands described are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, crouching, stooping, bending, and stretching
• Ability to transfer patients safely and perform required documentation and computer tasks

• 80-bed skilled nursing facility (smaller, team-oriented environment)
• Unlike facilities that outsource therapy services, our rehabilitation team is fully in-house, promoting consistency and communication.
• Lower-acuity care setting (non-vent, non-trach facility)
• Continuity of care across Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing on one campus
• Staff build long-term relationships with residents across levels of care
• Each resident has aprivate room (no shared rooms), supporting dignity and comfort
• Convenient central location with easy access via multiple major highways
• On-site amenities including a cafeteria, fitness center, pool and jacuzzi access for staff use.
• Stable, structured environment with consistent leadership support
• Opportunities for long-term employment and internal growth