Physical Therapist PRN

NHC Careers • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

NHC HomeCare Aiken is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to supervise and participate in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for rehabilitating patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases. The role coordinates and supervises physical therapy services and provides treatment as ordered by referring physicians. The Physical Therapist also delegates appropriate portions of treatment to licensed physical therapy assistants, guides staff on delegated functions and patient precautions, and evaluates and supervises treatment programs and goals with periodic re-evaluations.

Requirements

• Graduate of a BS- or MS-level physical therapy course accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state where the Physical Therapist will practice.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a supervisory role.
• Active membership in the state and national Physical Therapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise physical therapy services.
• Provide physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician.
• Delegate appropriate portions of treatment programs to licensed physical therapy assistants.
• Instruct physical therapy staff in delegated functions, including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress, goals, and plans for re-evaluation.
• Evaluate, plan, and supervise treatments and programs, including establishing physician-approved short- and long-term patient goals and conducting periodic re-evaluations.
• Supervise and participate in applying physical therapeutic techniques to rehabilitate patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level