Physical Therapist - Full-time Inpatient/Acute

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

401(K) with company match

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist to work in the Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab unit at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The role includes providing individualized inpatient therapy services, evaluating patients, and working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. This full-time position offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina license and Basic Life Support certification required.
• Floating between Inpatient and Acute Care units.
• Successful completion of any pre-employment assessments provided by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient physical therapy services, including evaluation and treatment plan development.
• Deliver almost exclusively 1-on-1 treatment in a collaborative environment.
• Discharge planning and family training in accordance with facility policy.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers

Clinical competence and commitment to excellence

Education

Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy

Job description

Physical Therapist – Full‑time

Offering $15,000 Sign On Bonus. This Physical Therapist will work in the Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab unit at Aiken Regional Medical Centers, a 273‑bed acute‑care hospital located in Aiken, South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient physical therapy services, including evaluation, treatment plan development, individualized treatment, delegation of treatment, family training, and discharge planning, in accordance with facility policy. Deliver almost exclusively 1‑on‑1 treatment in a collaborative environment with occupational therapists, speech therapists, nurses, techs, and physicians to promote patient return home.

Position Requirements

• Degree from an accredited School of Physical Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate). Current South Carolina license and Basic Life Support certification required.
• Floating between Inpatient and Acute Care units.
• Successful completion of any pre‑employment assessments provided by the facility.

Expected Skills and Availability

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Clinical competence and commitment to excellence.
• Work at least one weekend per quarter; schedule those dates in advance.

Qualifications

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 available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is a Fortune 500 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, with 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute‑care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Contact

For questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Victoria Luciano at [e-mail] or call 803‑641‑5631.