Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Adult Rehabilitation

Job description

Physical Therapist - Inpatient/Acute Adult Rehab
We are offering the following:
• $15,000 Sign On Bonus
• $7,500 Relocation Assistance
• $7,500 Tuition Reimbursement x 7 successful years

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.
• Completes patient evaluations based on information obtained through history, observation, subjective and objective measurements.
• Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families.
• Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
• Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department.
• Supervises operation of specific treatment team. Meets with PTA on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
• Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR.
• Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
• Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 80 Hours Biweekly. Full Time.
Education:
• Active South Carolina license in Physical Therapy
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification