PRN Physical Therapist - Restorative Care
About The Position
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients by referral, plans treatment programs, and provides therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patients’ potential and quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery. The therapist may delegate patients to physical therapist assistants (PTAs), conduct re-evaluations and supervisory visits in accordance with the state practice act, modify treatment plans and procedures as appropriate, and use effective communication to achieve optimal results. The role may include supervising PTAs, rehabilitation technicians, and students, as well as participating in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by a supervisor, manager, or director. The position is with Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care, part of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s Post Acute Division. The facility includes a 25-bed skilled nursing facility specializing in short-term rehabilitation and a 35-bed long-term acute care hospital for medically complex, high-acuity patients. The collaborative rehabilitation team includes PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, and SLPs and treats patients across orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, critical care, general medical, general surgical, and oncology diagnoses. The care environment emphasizes patient-centered, relational care and continuity with patients and families. This is a PRN role with up to 40 hours per week available. Weekends and holidays are required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapist education program.
- South Carolina Physical Therapist license.
- CPR-AHA BLS certification.
- Weekends and holidays are required.
Nice To Haves
- MS or DPT from an accredited physical therapist education program.
- One to five years of experience in a relevant practice area.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat patients by referral.
- Plan and provide therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patients’ potential and quality of life.
- Perform assessments and reassessments in accordance with accepted practice standards.
- Provide therapy according to the treatment plan and appropriately modify treatment plans and procedures.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation and billing according to practice standards.
- Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers.
- Delegate patients to and supervise physical therapist assistants and support staff; the role may also involve supervising rehabilitation technicians and students.
- Perform re-evaluations and supervisory visits in accordance with the state practice act.
- Use appropriate communication techniques to achieve optimal treatment results.
- Use non-patient-care time to assist others, support professional growth, and participate in program development.
- Attend departmental and hospital committees and meetings.
- Participate in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by a supervisor, manager, or director.
- Adhere to all Standards of Behavior.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
