Physical Therapist - Fulltime

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Inc.; Aiken County (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing exceptional inpatient rehabilitation services, ensuring patients receive personalized care in a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence, the Physical Therapist will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient mobility and recovery. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program

Competitive Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Provide Physical Therapy services including evaluation and treatment planning.
• Meet documentation standards accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the progression of mobility-related tasks for patients.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure patient improvement and return home.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical competence

Education

Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy

Job description

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Responsibilities

Inpatient Physical Therapist

• Offering a $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 the 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. It has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and 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 including 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).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
• Prefer 1 year experience in an acute/inpatient setting; but not required.
• Current SC license and BLS certification.
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments given by the facility.

Expected Skills, Availability, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Therapist should expect to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, scheduled in advance.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Clinical competence and commitment to excellence.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• 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 subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

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