Physical Therapist

Aiken-Regional-Medical-Centers-3; Westcliff (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition/Certification reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Referral bonus program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers in Aiken, SC is seeking a Full-time Physical Therapist for our inpatient rehab unit. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, provide one‑on‑one therapy, and coordinate discharge planning to help patients regain mobility and return home safely.

Work in a collaborative setting with therapists, nurses, and physicians. Must hold a SC license and BLS; there is a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible positions and opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Physical Therapy services including evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning.
• Deliver mostly 1-on-1 therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with OT, SLP, nurses, and physicians to optimize patient mobility and return home.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Professionalism

Education

Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist - Full-time

Offering $15,000 Sign On Bonus

Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab at Aiken Regional Medical Centers is consistently among the top performers in the CSRA, UHS facilities, and the country. Through strong interdisciplinary communication and cooperation, the Physical Therapist will assist in progression of mobility-related tasks to facilitate a comprehensive return to function for a variety of patients.

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Position Description

To provide Physical Therapy services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, delegation of treatment, family training, and discharge planning) to patients in a hospital-based inpatient rehab setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.

The Therapist will be expected to meet documentation standards accurately, timely, and appropriately.

Physical Therapists will enjoy almost exclusively 1-on-1 treatments in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where the primary focus is on patient improvement. They will work closely with other staff including Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Nurses, Techs, and Physicians, toward seeing patients return home (which over 90% of them do).

Position Requirements

Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).

Will be floating between Inpatient & Acute Care

Current SC license and BLS certification.

Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments given by the facility

Expected personnel skills, availability, and abilities:

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Therapist should expect to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, and will be asked to schedule those dates in advance

Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers

Clinical competence

Commitment to excellence

Qualifications

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

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