Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Overview

Position:
Physical Therapist (PT)

Location:

Select Specialty Hospital - Charleston (located inside CAMC)

Schedule:

Per Diem Compensation: $55.00 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 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.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist required.

* Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans