Physical Therapist
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
AIKEN, SC
5x8 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

Physical Therapist Full-Time

**Offering a $15,000 Sign On Bonus**

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.    

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. 

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

Position 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      

Expected personnel skills, availability, and abilities:

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

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.

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!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com