Responsibilities Lead Physical Therapist – Inpatient/Acute Care Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing quality healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and pneumonia.
Services provided at the hospital include emergency medical care, orthopedic surgeries, maternity, and behavioral health services. Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com Lead Physical Therapist is to provide Physical Therapy services (evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment, delegation of treatment, and discharge planning) to patients in the hospital setting in accordance with facility policy, standards, and philosophy.
The lead PT is responsible for daily workflow, scheduling, productivity reports, case load management, quality reporting, and ordering of supplies. Duties: Conducts evaluations, considering medical history, physician orders, patient capabilities/expectations, measurements and standardized assessments. Develops appropriate treatment plan consistent with assessment, diagnostic outcomes, while incorporating patient goals and focus on discharge planning.
Implements treatment plan in accordance with methods, techniques, modalities, and procedures. Delegation of patient care to PTA, if applicable, following supervisory requirements. Appropriately provides patient and family education throughout treatment.
Meets documentation standards with patient charts. Charge accurately, timely, and appropriately for services rendered. Displays excellent customer service skills.
Positive and professional communication with interdisciplinary team members. Timely and cost-effective delivery of services. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Assist other departments during staffing shortages. Coordinates the clinical activities on a designated shift, as appropriate. Manages productivity reports, case management load and quality reporting for the unit.
Assist in interviewing and corrective actions with employees. Performs other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Loan Forgiveness Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, of Doctorate)
Prefer 1 year experience in an acute setting but not required License or Registration
Current SC License, active BLS Training: N/A Travel
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