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Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapist - $50 per hour

Select Medical
Select Medical Salary
Des Moines, IA Per Diem
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/31/2026

Select Medical is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Physical Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Per Diem

Overview

Position: Physical Therapist (PT)


Location: Des Moines, IA


Schedule: Per Diem/PRN (No weekend or holiday requirements)


Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour


Sign on bonus: $2,500


 


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

Select Medical Job ID #1366-374561. Posted job title: Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

About Select MedicalSelect Medical is one of the largest operators of critical illness recovery hospitals (previously referred to as long term acute care hospitals), rehabilitation hospitals (previously referred to as inpatient rehabilitation facilities), outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and occupational health centers in the United States based on the number of facilities. As of June 30, 2019, Select Medical had operations in 47 states and the District of Columbia. Select Medical operated 100 critical illness recovery hospitals in 28 states, 28 rehabilitation hospitals in 12 states, and 1,695 outpatient rehabilitation clinics in 37 states and the District of Columbia. Concentra, a joint venture subsidiary, operated 526 occupational health centers in 41 states as of June 30, 2019. Concentra also provides contract services at employer worksites and Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinics.Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • School loan reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits

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