Physical Therapist (PT)

Life Care Center of Columbia SC; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PRN rate

In-house rehab programs

Supportive team

Continuing education

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Center of Columbia in South Carolina is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide direct rehabilitation care upon physician referral, in accordance with Life Care standards.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PT program (BSPT/MSPT/DPT as applicable), active SC license, and CPR certification. New grads are welcome to apply; one year of experience is preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and email is expected.

Formación

• Active license in good standing in the applicable state.
• New grads welcome to apply; 1 year experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Follow and implement physician-referred PT treatment plans.
• Establish and modify patient goals that are realistic and measurable.
• Supervise PTAs and rehab aides; oversee student training.
• Document care promptly in charts and therapy records.
• Operate therapy software and communicate with interdisciplinary team.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email communication

Educación

MSPT or DPT

Licensed PT in SC

Descripción del empleo

Life Care Center of Columbia, South Carolina

• Ask about our new PRN rate!
• In-house rehab programs with collaborative work environment and supportive team
• Part of a network of nearly 200 facilities in 26 states
• Continuing education and growth opportunities

Position Summary

The PT - Physical Therapist provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy, BSPT, MSPT, or DPT (2003 or later must have MSPT or DPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year experience preferred; new grads welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
• Liaisons with patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs
• Must demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients
• Establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals
• Oversee and evaluate care given by PTAs, Rehab Aides, and PT and PTA students
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software appropriately and accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language