The Per Diem Physical Therapist (Physical Therapist 1 PD) reports to the Clinical Supervisor and provides both direct and indirect patient care services. The Per Diem Physical Therapist works primarily with adult and geriatric patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The Per Diem Physical Therapist with specific pediatric competencies and clinical experience may also work with infants, children and/or adolescents.

Under general direction and upon receipt of licensed approved provider written referrals, the Per Diem Physical Therapist plans and administers a full range of physical therapy services for patients with a variety of physical and cognitive impairments and disabilities. Services include patient evaluations using physical therapy tests and measurements, the establishment of therapeutic intervention goals and the development of therapeutic intervention programs, and the implementation of therapeutic intervention plans utilizing physical therapy interventions, modalities, and procedures. The Per Diem Physical Therapist demonstrates practice competence managing patients of varying clinical acuity and complexity. The Per Diem Physical Therapist may seek mentoring for novel clinical presentations or areas of specialty practice for which the Per Diem Physical Therapist is not experienced or certified.

The Per Diem Physical Therapist maintains all applicable patient records related to the delivery of patient care services. While performing job duties, the Per Diem P.T. may also supervise support personnel including Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehabilitation Aides. As a member of the clinical care team, the Per Diem Physical Therapist also participates in compliance, quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives in the department and the hospital.