Physical Therapist - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is seeking a Per Diem Physical Therapist. Provides inpatient rehab services with a focus on restoring function and mobility for a range of conditions.

Requirements include current PT licensure and BLS/CPR; 1 year hospital-based care preferred. Per diem schedule offers flexibility in a hospital environment within Ernest Health's network.

Qualifications

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age-specific standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
• Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans.
• Integrates the hospital's mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Skills

PT licensure

CPR/BLS

Hosp. patient care

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist - Per Diem - Greenwood, SC

We have a Per Diem opportunity for a Physical Therapist!

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting-edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions - from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery - all aimed at maximizing each patient’s functional abilities.

Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small-community setting.

Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health's nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high-quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist required.


• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.


• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.


• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.


• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards.


• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.


• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.


• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.


• Effective organizational and time management skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.


• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.


• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. Examines patient's medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment plans. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.