Geriatric Physical Therapist & Mobility Leader

Jobtailor; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for our South Carolina facility to evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and promote functional independence. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and families to guide progress and discharge planning, while ensuring safety and documentation compliance.

You will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, deliver in-services, and participate in care conferences to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Holds (or is eligible for) a South Carolina Physical Therapist license.
• Is passionate about helping others achieve independence.
• Brings compassion, positivity, and teamwork to every interaction.
• New Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility 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 on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.

Skills

Evaluation of PT needs

Functional assessment

Rehabilitation planning

Documentation compliance

Durable medical equipment

Education

Physical Therapy degree

SC Physical Therapist license

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for our South Carolina facility to evaluate residents, design individualized treatment plans, and promote functional independence. You will collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and families to guide progress and discharge planning, while ensuring safety and documentation compliance.

You will supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, deliver in-services, and participate in care conferences to optimize rehabilitation outcomes.