Physical Therapist - Home Health

Advatix Inc.; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Ladson, SC is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health services. Responsibilities include evaluating and planning patient care, supervising assistants, and ensuring documentation is accurate. The role requires current licensure in South Carolina and BLS certification, along with at least one year of experience, particularly in home health. The position offers a contract to full-time opportunity and includes a competitive pay rate.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in South Carolina.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Home Health experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed physical therapy treatments.
• Evaluate and plan care for patients.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and aides.
• Document care and coordinate with other agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutic tasks

Knowledge of orthotic and prosthetic devices

Organizational and time management skills

Competency in Pediatrics

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy

Job description

Department: Healthcare, Type: Contracted to Full Time

Job Title: Physical Therapist - Home Health
Pay: $63.45

Location: Ladson, SC 29456
Schedule: Temp to Hire

Job Duties

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed treatments of physical therapy, which involve a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the patient to his/her maximum rehabilitative potential. The Physical Therapist evaluates plans and provides care to patients with a deficit in self‑care, mobility, safety, range of motion or strength. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and directing the care provided by the Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient's functional abilities and rehabilitative potential.

This position requires the operation of a vehicle for our organization. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license. Provides direct hands‑on patient care following the patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Supervises care provided by the PTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic tasks and activities for improving functional abilities and rehabilitative activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of orthotic, prosthetic, and adaptive/assistive devices.
• Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.
• Specialty areas: Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, e.g., Pediatrics, etc.
• Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of S.C.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist required.
• Home Health experience is required.

Required Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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