Physical Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

23h

About The Position

The position provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using relevant educational skills and knowledge. The role documents treatment and progress toward goals in the electronic health record, implements established treatment programs, and provides patient and family education. Care may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and off-site locations, as part of the continuum of professional care. The posting describes the role's duties as those of a Physical Therapy Assistant, working under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

The schedule is part-time, 24 hours per week, on days/afternoons. The stated options are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role serves patients ranging from neonates to older adults and may involve travel to off-site locations. Employees may also be asked to perform other job-related duties as required, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrate age-specific knowledge and skills in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
• Analytical ability to evaluate patient condition, capabilities, and progress.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with coworkers, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, the public, and other health care professionals.
• Critical thinking skills.
• 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 infection prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related and sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the physical and workplace demands described, including maneuvering patient weight, manual dexterity, and use of personal protective equipment and universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred upon hire; it is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
• Maintain accurate and concise records of treatment provided and patient progress.
• Maintain the required level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precept and assist in the direction and evaluation of assistant clinical experiences or internships for students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures for safety, infection control, time-off requests, and timecard recording.
• Observe and report patients’ responses to treatment and progress orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborate with the Physical Therapist and other health team members to discuss patient information and plan, modify, and coordinate treatment programs.
• Provide patient and family education and document progress toward treatment goals in the electronic health record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/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.
• Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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