Physical Therapist - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Physical Therapist completes initial assessments, ongoing assessments and provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients through the use of their educational knowledge, skill, and ability. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care. Essential Job Functions Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals. Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed. Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy . Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family. Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements. Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth. May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities. Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable. Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Requirements

• Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of current practice or meet all qualifications for traineeship or temporary license in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
• 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.
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of experience in equivalent setting (preferred)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, gathering pertinent information from various sources, and develops an appropriate treatment plan with specific goals.
• Responsible for ongoing assessment, efficiency of treatment plan and revisions of plan as needed.
• Provides direct therapy to patients daily following patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy .
• Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to patients and family.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient’s electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides timely co-signature for supervised physical therapy assistants, if applicable
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Delivers efficient and effective care to patients meeting and exceeding department standards.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. This will include all necessary education and yearly compliance requirements.
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant’s treatment interventions and professional growth.
• May precept in the direction and evaluation of clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges or universities.
• Promotes rehabilitation services and wellness center activities with patients, family and caregivers, if applicable.
• 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, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed