Per Diem Physical Therapist | Sign On Bonus $2500

Department: Therapy

Employment Type: Flexible

Location: Chelsea, MI

Compensation: $50.03 - $56.08 / hour

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document an initial exam to assess patient data, identify problems, and establish a diagnosis prior to treatment.
• Review physician referrals and patient medical records to determine the required physical therapy treatments.
• Conduct tests and measurements to evaluate the patient’s strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory or circulatory efficiency, and document findings.
• Design and implement individualized physical therapy programs aimed at maintaining, improving, or restoring physical function, alleviating pain, and preventing further physical dysfunction.
• Set specific treatment goals, track progress, and outline plans for reevaluation.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, and traction to relieve pain, improve strength, and prevent deformities or disabilities.
• Continuously evaluate the effects of treatments and adjust interventions as needed to ensure maximum benefit.
• Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises and home care routines to promote continued recovery.
• Collaborate with patients, medical practitioners, and other relevant parties to develop, implement, and assess the treatment plan.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with patients, both in person and over the phone.
• Record the patient's prognosis, treatment plan, progress, and response in medical records, either manually or via computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with all professional, ethical, and legal standards related to patient care.
• Ability to perform job duties in-person and via phone communication.
• Adequate visual acuity to perform job functions, including examining patients and reading information from printed sources or computer screens.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapist.
• Current Physical Therapist state license. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Position requires the ability to lift and move objects, weighting up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

• Work/Life Balance:  Flexible per diem scheduling — take the shifts that work for YOU 
• Paid Breaks for our team members.  
• Wellness Program & Reimbursement – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year!
• Retirement Savings Plan (403b)
• Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Employee Discounts on various services and products.