Physical Therapist, PRN

West Village Post Acute

is a skilled nursing facility located at 8 N. Texas Avenue in Greenville, South Carolina. We are the very definition of a "Glow Up". From our renovations, to our changes in leadership- we are making waves and winning hearts. Just minutes away from Downtown Greenville, enjoy a beautiful and convenient location with 132 beds. We invite you to come experience our changes and our culture for yourselves.

• Competitive wages
• Reliable shifts - if you pick up a shift, we will always honor your commitment with no last‑minute call offs!
• Flexible scheduling - Evening and weekend shifts available
• PRN opportunities within our network of 14 Upstate facilities
• Advancement opportunities for candidates who are interested

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains documentation of services in the medical records. Conducts in‑services and training for facility staff on an ongoing basis.

• Evaluate patients within twenty‑four (24) hours, or 1 business day of physician referral. If unable to complete evaluation in 24 hours, documentation in medical record clearly defines cause for delay.
• Develop effective treatment plan and obtain approval for services from referring physician.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct patient care and patient related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in Patient Care Conferences, Utilization Review meetings and Rehabilitation Conferences as needed.
• Participate in in‑services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record evaluations, daily treatment notes, weekly progress notes, recertification documentation per PT Board State Practice Act and governmental and third‑party payer requirements.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for patients to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., braces, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats and grab bars.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervises PT assistants, aides and students.

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, prefer graduates of Masters or Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy.

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: standing and/or walking very frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently; talking and/or hearing very frequently; tasting and/or smelling very frequently; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects;

climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling…