Physical Therapist (AIKEN)

<strong> Responsibilities </strong><br><br><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;>Acute Physical Therapist PRN </span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;> </span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><em><u><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;>Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab at Aiken Regional Medical Centers</span></u></em></strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;> is consistently among the top performers in the CSRA, UHS facilities, and the country.  Through strong interdisciplinary communication and cooperation, the Physical Therapist will assist in progression of mobility-related tasks to facilitate a comprehensive return to function for a variety of patients.  </span></span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong> </strong></span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong>Aiken Regional Medical Centers, </strong>located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. </span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;> </span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (<strong>Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health</strong>), emergency medical care (main hospital and <strong>ER at Sweetwater</strong>), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(<strong>Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services</strong>), imaging, and wound care. </span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;> </span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Visit us online at: <a href=https://www.aikenregional.com target=_blank rel=noopener>https://www.aikenregional.com</a></span></p><p style=margin: 0px;> </p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong>If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please reach to Victoria Luciano, </strong><a href=mailto:victoria.luciano@uhsinc.com target=_blank rel=noopener><strong>victoria.luciano@uhsinc.com</strong></a><strong> or 803-641-5631 .</strong></span></p><p style=margin: 0px;> </p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;>Position Description:</span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>To provide <strong>Physical Therapy</strong> services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, delegation of treatment, family training, and discharge planning) to patients in a hospital-based inpatient rehab setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.    </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>The Therapist will be expected to meet documentation standards accurately, timely, and appropriately. </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Physical Therapists will enjoy almost exclusively 1-on-1 treatments in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where the primary focus is on patient improvement.  They will work closely with other staff including Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Nurses, Techs, and Physicians, toward seeing patients return home (which over 90% of them do).  </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 1.0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;> </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;>Qualifications</span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in;>Position Requirements:</span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).                                                         </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Prefer 1 year experience in an acute/inpatient setting; but not required.                                                </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Current SC license and BLS certification.    </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments given by the facility                                </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><span style=color: #201f1e;>Expected personnel skills, availability, and abilities:</span></strong></span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written</span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Therapist should expect to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, and will be asked to schedule those dates in advance  </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers  </span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Clinical competence</span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>Commitment to excellence</span></p><p style=margin-bottom: 0in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; color: #201f1e; border: 1pt windowtext; padding: 0in; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;> </span></p><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;><strong><u>Benefit Highlights</u></strong></span></p><ul><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Sign On Bonuses for select positions</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Challenging and rewarding work environment</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;>Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!</span></li><li style=margin-left: .5in;><span style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif;>More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: <a href=https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/benefits.uhsguest.com__;!!OPumOOY!LESmM5gXhzV_CHynAC4xuBwbiziVj9coqpLEQWiQ5z7oVHquGGj54MrpWvQQ1WAGAvddDK7cPgk6O34etVYL040C_OHMTPB9$ target=_blank rel=noopener>uhsguest.com</a></span></li></ul><p style=margin: 0px;><span style=font