Lead Physical Therapist
UHS
Summary
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.
Job description
Lead Physical Therapist – Inpatient/Acute Care
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.
Requirements
- Education: Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
- Experience: Prefer 1 year experience in an acute setting but not required
- License or Registration Requirements: Current SC License, active BLS
- Travel Requirements: Minimal
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate)
- Current SC License
- Active BLS
- Prefer 1 year experience in an acute setting but not required
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.