Physical Therapist
Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

PT Therapy

Specialty: PT Employment Type: Travel Location: Highlands, North Carolina Unit: Rehab Services (main hospital building) Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week (the unit's scheduling requirement states 40 hours per week, to be reviewed during interview with the rehab manager)

Assignment Details

• Patient ratio: 1:1
• Beds: 24 acute/swing beds, 40 nursing home beds, and 10 skilled beds within the nursing home
• Floating: Clinician will be asked to float between acute/swing, nursing home, and outpatient services as indicated.
• Procedures: Physical therapy evaluations, establishing plan of care, assisting with rounds and care conferences as indicated, and frequent communication with the rehab team on patient progress, needed equipment, and discharge needs
• Treatment locations: Patient rooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and the rehab gym
• Scrub color: Any
• Dress code: Business casual or scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
• 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist
• Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience in a hospital setting

Facility and Department Highlights

• Community hospital with 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, and long-term care
• Stroke-certified hospital; rehab-focused, with most beds used for swing bed patients
• Nursing home rated 5 stars; two outpatient clinics for continuum of care
• Ambulatory therapy services and primary care practices serving Highlands and Cashiers
• New rehab gym breaking ground this summer, with an outdoor gym in design
• Clinicians have full access to both the rehab gym and the nursing home gym
• Collaborative team culture with staff recognition events