Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation
Anderson, SC
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x6 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist

Job Summary

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on patient needs and physician direction.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Design functional treatment programs to support effective return to community activities.
• Educate patients, families, students, and coworkers.
• Perform professional duties related to patient care, therapy service development, and program delivery.
• Maintain compliance with organizational mission, core values, and professional standards.
• Promote patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace safety.
• Follow hospital guidelines for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Possess necessary skills and competencies to perform job functions according to population served.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Use clinical reasoning to develop treatment plans and goals aimed at discharge within an established length of stay.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address discharge barriers.
• Manage caseload flexibly, including coverage and communication of care plans.
• Conduct individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions efficiently.
• Complete timely and accurate medical record documentation, including daily notes, goal writing, quality assessments, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry.
• Ensure care is provided under valid physician orders and insurance approvals.
• Participate in student programs by providing supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations.
• Develop and pursue individualized professional development plans.
• Engage in patient and professional advocacy activities.
• Adhere to state practice acts, maintain licensure, and complete continuing education.
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule

• 32 hours per week, 5 days a week.

Requirements

• Valid, current State license (required).
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation or Neurology (required).

Contract Length

• 13 weeks.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not indicated as required.