Physical Therapist

Mobile; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PruittHealth in Ridgeway, SC is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat skilled nursing patients under physician referral. The role involves providing evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions while maintaining effective communication with patients, families, and colleagues.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience with adults and hold a valid state license; graduation from a CAPTE-accredited program is required.

Qualifications

• Valid professional license in State of practice.
• Graduate of CAPTE accredited school; foreign-trained must be equivalent per APTA.
• Current with continuing education and licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions for skilled nursing patients.
• Documentations and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow policies and procedures; prioritize patient care with sound judgment.
• Adapt to workload changes; participate in training and orientation for staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment with proper equipment usage.
• Collaborate with team, patients, families, and stakeholders.

Skills

Quality focus/strong work ethic

Initiative and sound judgment

Oral and written communication

Rapport with patients/families

EMR proficiency (HIPAA)

Time management

Continuing education

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (state licensure)

CAPTE-accredited program

Job description

Physical Therapist - 2614003

Description

The ideal Physical Therapist will have one or more years experience treating the adult population, and preferably in a skilled nursing facility.

At PruittHealth, we're committed to a lot of things but we are especially committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

That's why we attract employees who are passionate about providing the highest quality level of care possible for our patients. We also attract people who are looking for a home, rather than just a job - where being part of a family at work is as important as the type of work they are doing. As a member of our team, you will also have access to a competitive pay structure with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, and a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Position: PT

Location

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to skilled nursing patients referred by a licensed physician. Maintain effective communication with PruittHealth partners, patients, patients' families, and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan.
• Complete all documentation and records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow established policies and procedures as related to the scope of practice.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
• Adapt to change in workload as needed.
• Assists with training/orienting others.
• Provide a clean, safe environment with well-stocked supplies and functioning equipment. Have current knowledge of proper equipment usage.
• Foster a teamwork environment. Support cultural diversity.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Complete all required orientations, in-services and trainings successfully and in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid professional license in State of practice

Graduate of CAPTE accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Demonstrate a strong sense of quality, work ethic and flexibility. Always representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
2. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and use sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Knowledge of established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment. Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
3. Expresses thoughts clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
4. Develops good rapport easily with patients, families, partners and customers; exhibiting a helpful and courteous attitude at all times.
5. General proficiency in computer usage especially Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record reporting following HIPAA regulations.
6. Maintains self-direction, able to prioritize demonstrating excellent time management to obtain outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.
7. Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Primary Location

US-South Carolina-Ridgeway

Schedule

Schedule: PRN.

Shift

Shift: 1st Shift.

Work Locations

TS SN Ridgeway
213 Tanglewood Court
Ridgeway 29130