Lead Inpatient Physical Therapist - Elevate Patient Care

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Competitive compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks a Lead Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services in an inpatient/acute care setting. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, direct patient care, delegation to PTA, discharge planning, and adherence to policy and quality standards.

The role requires current South Carolina PT license and active BLS, with preference for 1 year acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
• Experience: Prefer 1 year in an acute setting but not required.
• License or Registration: Current SC License, active BLS.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and develops treatment plans focused on discharge planning.
• Implements treatment plans using appropriate methods, techniques and modalities.
• Delegates care to a PTA when applicable and supervises accordingly.
• Provides patient and family education throughout treatment.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation and charts.
• Manages unit productivity, case load and quality reporting.
• Coordinates clinical activities on the designated shift and assists during staffing shortages.

Education

Physical Therapy degree (Bachelor/Master/Doctorate)

Job description

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks a Lead Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive PT services in an inpatient/acute care setting. Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, direct patient care, delegation to PTA, discharge planning, and adherence to policy and quality standards.

The role requires current South Carolina PT license and active BLS, with preference for 1 year acute care experience.