Per Diem / PRN Physical Therapist - $48 per hour

AMN Healthcare Local is seeking a per diem / prn Physical Therapist for a per diem / prn job in Paramount, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Per Diem

Physical Therapist (PT) - Per Diem

Paramount, CA

Pay Rate: $48.26 per Hour

Per Diem | Flexible Scheduling

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in Paramount, California on a per diem basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated therapist who is passionate about helping patients improve mobility, restore function, and achieve greater independence.

As a Physical Therapist, you will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide individualized treatment plans and high-quality patient care.

Core Responsibilities

Patient Evaluation

• Assess patients' functional status, strength, mobility, balance, and physical limitations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's rehabilitation goals and needs.

Therapeutic Interventions

• Provide skilled physical therapy treatments and interventions designed to improve movement, function, and independence.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.

Education

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on prescribed exercises, adaptive techniques, safety precautions, and the proper use of assistive devices.
• Encourage patient participation in the rehabilitation process to promote recovery and long-term success.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, patient progress, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and support successful transitions of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and discharge recommendations.

Qualifications & Requirements

✅ Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

✅ Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required , preferably in an acute care setting

✅ Active California Physical Therapist License in good standing

✅ Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire

✅ Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and patient education skills

✅ Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and safely lift or move patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Why Join Us?

✔ Competitive Pay: $48.26 per hour

✔ Flexible Per Diem Scheduling

✔ Weekly Pay

✔ Opportunity to Work with Diverse Patient Populations

✔ Supportive Clinical and Recruiting Team

✔ Meaningful Work Helping Patients Improve Their Mobility and Quality of Life

If you are a motivated Physical Therapist committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and join our team as a Per Diem Physical Therapist in Paramount, CA! ✨