Physical Therapist - Urgent Role

We are hiring a brilliant Physical Therapist to join our stellar team at LHC New in North Augusta, SC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Physical Therapist is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in presentation, critical thinking and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Physical Therapist at LHC New today!

Company Overview Premier opening for a Senior Living Community Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) in North Augusta, SC and Augusta, GA: Benefits of joining our team:

• Our clinical team is a family of clinicians who work together to meet the needs of each patient
• Our pay structure is extremely competitive in the market
• Our leaders encourage advancement
• Our clinicians enjoy the flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) for our Senior Living Community responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. LHC Group , is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.


Essential Functions

• Completes initial evaluation in a timely manner.
• Evaluates the patient to determine rehab potential, identifies needs, establishes an individualized treatment plan of care, and sets goals to be used in the team plan of care.
• Sets initial STG's and LTG's.
• Collaborates with patient and family in goal setting and achievement.
• Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy.
• Identifies patient and family education needs.
• Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance and cleaning logs, reports broken or faulty equipment.
• Maintains equipment logs for required equipment in the outpatient clinic.
• Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).
• Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.
• Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies.
• Documents each visit in the EMR.
• Documents units of treatment for each visit in the EMR.
• Completes D/C summary on each patient on their final visit to outpatient PT.
• Completes appropriate discharge planning in the following areas: Develops and reviews Home Exercise Program (HEP) with patient and family/caregiver. Provides discharge instructions to patient and family as clinically appropriate.

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Education & Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy and successful completion of the National Registry exam.
• Recent graduates who have applied for the registration exam may be considered for provisional appointment.
• CPR certification and all other certificates and documents as required by LHC Group policy.
• Current Physical Therapy License

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Benefits of working as a Physical Therapist in North Augusta, SC:

● Company offers great benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Competitive salary