Physical Therapist
UHS
Summary
Physical Therapist PRN - Inpatient and Acute. Hitchcock Inpatient Rehab at Aiken Regional Medical Centers 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.
Job description
Position Description
To provide Physical Therapy 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. The Therapist will be expected to meet documentation standards accurately, timely, and appropriately. 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).
Qualifications
- Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
- Prefer 1 year experience in an acute/inpatient setting; but not required.
- Current SC license and BLS certification.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments given by the facility.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Therapist should expect to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, and will be asked to schedule those dates in advance.
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Clinical competence.
- Commitment to excellence.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited program of Physical Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate).
- Prefer 1 year experience in an acute/inpatient setting; but not required.
- Current SC license and BLS certification.
- Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessments given by the facility.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Therapist should expect to work at least 1 weekend per quarter, and will be asked to schedule those dates in advance.
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, families, and coworkers.
- Clinical competence.
- Commitment to excellence.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonuses
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(K) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities
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.