Physical Therapist - Student Loan Contribution Payment Program
About The Position
Midlands Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist in Elgin, South Carolina. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and other debilitating conditions. The therapist will work with rehabilitation physicians, nurses, and other therapists to provide individualized treatment that helps patients rebuild strength and independence. The Physical Therapist provides services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes reviewing patients’ medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Requirements
- Graduate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Current and valid state Physical Therapist licensure.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Demonstrated understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
- Competency in providing care according to established standards.
- Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
- Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities.
- Examine patients’ medical histories.
- Evaluate patients’ physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Benefits
- PPO and high-deductible medical plan options.
- Flexible spending and health savings account options.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Competitive compensation.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellness program with quarterly challenges and participation incentives.
- Earned time off accruing from the start date.
- Clinical Career Ladder Bonus Program.
- Therapy Preceptor Bonus Program.
- Student Loan Contribution Payment Program.
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Job Type
Full-time
