Physical Therapist PRN

PACS Group•North Augusta, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Anchor Post Acute is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for its 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Aiken, South Carolina. The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and documents services in medical records. The therapist also provides ongoing in-services and training for facility staff. The role includes developing individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence; educating residents and caregivers; coordinating with the interdisciplinary team; and contributing to rehabilitation program development and quality improvement. The therapist supervises PT assistants, aides, and students, and helps maintain a safe treatment environment and compliant documentation. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Degree in Physical Therapy; a bachelor's degree is specified, with a master's or doctorate program preferred.
Hold or be eligible for a South Carolina Physical Therapist license; the qualifications section also requires licensure in the state.
Maintain a license in good standing and meet state continuing education requirements.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of resident care, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment.
Ability to assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.
Effective talking and hearing, and ability to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental information.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a master's or doctorate program in Physical Therapy.
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Additional certification as appropriate for the facility.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents' physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident-related activities in accordance with the state practice act.
Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
Provide in-services and training programs for facility staff as needed.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers about treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents' mobility and independence.
Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.