Physical Therapist PRN

AdamsPlace; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

NHC HomeCare Aiken is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team as a PRN/part-time role. The PT will supervise and participate in applying physical therapy techniques for rehabilitation of patients with disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising therapy services, delivering orders from physicians, delegating tasks to the licensed PT assistant, and guiding staff on precautions, goals, and re-evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
• Salary contingent based on experience and may vary per candidate.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Clinical PT expertise

Patient rehabilitation planning

Delegation to PTA

Education

BS/MS in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited)

Licensed/Registered PT (state)

Job description

\"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life.\"

Position: Physical Therapy, PT - PRN

NHC HomeCare Aiken is looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team. The Physical Therapist supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must be licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing.
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred.
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred.

Position Highlights

• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services.
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant.
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation.
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations.
• Salary contingent based on experience and may vary per candidate.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.