Physical Therapist - Per Diem
About The Position
Lexington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Cayce, South Carolina, is seeking a per diem Physical Therapist to provide inpatient rehabilitation services. The hospital serves patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other serious illnesses or injuries in a professional environment with modern therapy gyms and amenities. Its multidisciplinary team provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and serves patients and families across the Midlands region. The Physical Therapist helps restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The role includes examining patients’ medical histories, evaluating physical abilities and potential response to therapy, and developing treatment plans. The therapist integrates 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 license.
- Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- 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 help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities in patients with injuries or disease.
- Examine patients’ medical histories and evaluate their physical abilities and potential to respond to therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.
Benefits
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities.
