Physical Therapist Full-Time

Kindred Healthcare•Hartsville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist. The role evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs and provides patients with education on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment. The position involves assessing patients across age groups and the general patient population, establishing and carrying out individualized plans of care, and evaluating progress. The Physical Therapist uses standard therapy techniques and physical agent modalities, evaluates and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, and provides education to patients and families. The role also delegates and oversees care provided by assistants, technicians, aides, students, and other support personnel in accordance with licensing laws, state regulations, and practice standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Current State Physical Therapy License.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
Attention to detail.
Adaptability and ability to perform under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Flexibility to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Proficient time management skills.
Sufficient English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency to perform essential job functions, especially those affecting patient or employee safety or security.
Knowledge of physical therapy modalities.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
Provide patient education regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation.
Interact professionally with patients and families, treating them with respect and dignity and addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers using customer-service principles and constructive problem-solving.
Assess patients in relation to requested and provided therapy and complete reassessments according to policy, including patients from neonate through geriatric age groups and the general patient population.
Supervise and delegate care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel; assess competence and establish communication channels.
Administer treatments using physical agent modalities, including equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
Perform physical therapy interventions using appropriate standard techniques and skills based on the patient's age and condition.
Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
Plan and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
Develop teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness, including family members as appropriate.
Establish an appropriate plan of care, involve patients according to their capabilities and desires, and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.