PRN-Physical Therapist - Pediatric Rehab

Spartanburg Regional; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Carolina seeks a Physical Therapist for its Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, SC PT License, and pediatric experience. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients, planning treatment programs, and supervising assistants. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on maximizing patient care and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• SC PT License and CPR-AHA BLS certification needed.
• Preferred: MS/DPT and five years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients by referral.
• Plans treatment programs to restore function and prevent disability.
• Supervises PTAs and participates in community presentations.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Solid administrative skills

Positive energy

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited physical therapist education program

MS/DPT from an accredited physical therapist education program

Tools

SC PT License

CPR-AHA BLS

Job description

Job Requirements

Pediatric Rehabilitation Services provides inpatient and outpatient PT, OT and SLP services to patients birth to 21 years of age at the Spartanburg Medical Center-Church Street campus. SMC-CS is a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and is ranked #2 in South Carolina by U.S. News and World Report in 2020-2021. It is an acute care Baby-Friendly hospital with a Level III NICU located directly above Pediatric Rehabilitation Services, creating an excellent continuum of care for our therapy patients. Equine Assisted Therapy and Aquatics are offered at alternate locations. The ideal candidate has pediatric experience and demonstrates our system's core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. They must exhibit positive energy, flexibility, solid administrative skills, and an eagerness to serve.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients by referral.He/she plans treatment programs and performs therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize the potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery.He/she may delegate patients to PTAs and performs re-evaluations and supervisory visits per state practice act.He/she appropriately modifies treatment plans and procedures and uses appropriate communication techniques to achieve optimal results.He/she may supervise PTAs, Rehab Techs, and students.He/she participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by the supervisor, manager or director.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited physical therapist education program

License/Registration/Certifications

• SC PT License
• CPR-AHA BLS

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• MS/DPT from an accredited physical therapist education program

Preferred Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience in relevant practice area