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

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The position provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients, implements established treatment programs, and provides patient and family education. The role documents treatment and progress toward goals in the electronic health record and may serve outpatients, inpatients, pediatric patients, and patients at off-site locations as part of the continuum of professional care. Although the posting title is Physical Therapist, the role description identifies the position’s primary function as Physical Therapy Assistant.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to identify age-specific care needs.
• Demonstrate appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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, and to work with people across varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Critical-thinking skills.
• Organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-prevention standards.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality of work-related and sensitive information.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days for BSMH and at hire for RSFH.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

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 productivity level without jeopardizing quality.
• Precept and support the direction and evaluation of assistant clinical experiences or internships for students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures concerning 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 exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
• Implement established treatment programs and provide patient and family education.

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 by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed