Physical Therapist PRN
Job Location:
North Augusta, SC - USA
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Job Summary
Anchor Post Acute is a beautiful 120-bed skilled nursing & rehab facility conveniently located behind Aiken Mall in Aiken South Carolina. We are proud to have been named Aikens Choice Award Winner for Top Skilled Nursing Facility!
Were growing and looking for a compassionate motivated Physical Therapist to help our residents regain strength confidence and independence. Whether youre an experienced therapist or a new graduate ready to launch your career wed love to welcome you to our team!
$40-$50/hour
Flexible Work Schedules
Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
The opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day!
Has a degree in Physical Therapy
Holds (or is eligible for) a South Carolina Physical Therapist license
Is passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence
Brings compassion positivity and teamwork to every interaction
New Graduates are encouraged to apply!
If youre ready to join a team that celebrates your success supports your growth and appreciates the difference you make every day Anchor Post Acute is the place for you!
Apply today and start changing livesone step at a time!
General Purpose
The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents communicates with families physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in-services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.
Essential Duties
- Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs functional limitations and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
- Develop implement and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility strength balance endurance and functional independence.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities following state practice act.
- Communicate regularly with physicians nursing staff interdisciplinary team members residents and families regarding progress goals and discharge planning.
- Participates in Resident Care conferences Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
- Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
- Complete timely accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with facility governmental and third-party payer requirements.
- Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control safety and equipment maintenance protocols.
- Educate residents families and caregivers on treatment goals home exercise programs maintenance programs safety techniques and fall prevention strategies.
- Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e. splints walkers canes elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
- Must maintain confidentiality of residents information as well as company information.
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
- Contribute to quality assurance performance improvement initiatives and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
- Ability to relate positively effectively and appropriately with residents/residents families staff and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements
Supervises PT assistants (PTA) aides and students.
Qualification
Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy. Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Net Health and Point Click Care.
Language Skills
Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers coworkers and families.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state. Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices. Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board. Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility. CPR certification if required by licensure.
Physical Demands
The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally as well as occasionally climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment. The position requires the ability to reach push pull lift and manipulate objects and equipment with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds frequently exceed 50 pounds or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment. Effective communication including talking and hearing is required to interact with residents families and the healthcare team. The ability to perceive and respond to environmental cues including tactile auditory and visual information is essential for safe and effective resident care. Other essential functions include assisting supporting and transporting residents in accordance with safe resident handling practices.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
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About Company
PACS Group is a national post-acute care and skilled nursing platform supporting 300+ facilities with services that elevate care and operations.
