Position Details

Type Part-Time

Experience mid

Exp. Years Not specified

Education Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Category Healthcare & Medical

About this role

Per Diem Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements PT treatment programs for individual patients in a hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Responds to physician orders for physical therapy
Administers and interprets tests and measurements of patients
Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment
Modifies treatment plan based on progress
Develops functional goals and strives to return patient to highest level of independence

Technical Overview

Clinical PT environment focusing on mobility restoration, physician orders, and documentation. Requires PT degree and licensure with BLS; 2 years preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a licensed Physical Therapist with per diem availability, strong patient assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a proven ability to develop PT plans to restore mobility and independence.

Must-Have Skills

State LicensureAHA BLS

Nice-to-Have Skills

Doctorate in Physical Therapy2 years experience in healthcare setting

Required Skills

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical TherapyPhysical Therapystate licensureAHA BLSpatient assessmentdirect patient careinterdisciplinary teamtreatment planningfunctional mobilitytests and measurementsphysician orders

Hard Skills

Physical TherapyInterdisciplinary teamTests and measurementsPhysician ordersFunctional mobilityCare planningDirect patient carePatient assessmentRe-assessment

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeamworkPatient-focused careAdaptabilityProblem-solving

Certifications

Required

State LicensureAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred

Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)

Industry & Role

Industry Healthcare & Medical

Job Function Provide PT care within an interdisciplinary hospital team to improve mobility and independence

Role Subtype Physical Therapist

Keywords for Your Resume

physical therapiststate licensureAHA BLSper diemEl PasoThe Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campusinterdisciplinary teampatient assessmentdirect patient carephysician orderstests and measurementsfunctional mobilitycare planningreturn to highest level of independenceBachelor's Degree in Physical TherapyMaster's Degree in Physical TherapyDoctorate in Physical TherapyhealthcarePTBachelor's or Master's Degree in Physical Therapy

Deal Breakers

Lack of State Licensure, No AHA BLS, Not willing to work per diem

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