Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Per Visit - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Health Care • Ladson, SC

86d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed treatments of physical therapy which involve a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the patient to his/her maximum rehabilitative potential. The Physical Therapist evaluates plans and provides care to patients with a deficit in self-care, mobility, safety, range of motion or strength. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and directing the care provided by the Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient's functional abilities and rehabilitative potential.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of S.C.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Must be insurable under our organization's vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.
• This position requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.
• Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic tasks and activities for improving functional abilities and rehabilitative activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of orthotic, prosthetic, and adaptive/assistive devices.
• Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.
• Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., Pediatrics, etc.
• Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supervises care provided by the PTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.
• Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees