Physical Therapy

Description: Highlands-Cashiers HospitalPT will work in Acute and ELC190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741Enjoy meaningful work in Highlands, North Carolina!At Highlands-Cashiers Hospital, healthcare is personal.Highlands-Cashiers Hospital is a community hospital serving Macon, Jackson and the surrounding counties. Located on Highway 64 between the towns of Highlands and Cashiers, the hospital offers 24/7 emergency care, acute inpatient care, rehabilitation, as well as long-term care through Eckerd Living Center.Highlands-Cashiers Hospital has 24 beds for acute care services and 80 beds in the Eckerd Living Center. Ambulatory services are also available, including therapy services and primary care practices serving both Highlands and Cashiers.Are you ready for acareer with Highlands-CashiersHospital

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General CommentsHospital: Highlands

Cashiers HospitalLocation: Highlands, NCAddress:190

Hospital DriveUnitName: Rehab ServicesBuilding:main hospitalCost Center:76206General

InformationUnit Specifics: Scrub Color(s)- anyNumber of Beds :24 acute/swing beds, 40 nursing home beds, 10 skilled beds within nursing homePatientRatios:1:1Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) :Rehab department (PT/OT/SLP)Type ofequipment:typical equipment for rehab services.Treatment provided in patients room, hallway, outdoor areas, and in rehab gymDocumentation system:Cerner andNetHealthScheduling requirements:40 hours per week, schedule needs to be reviewed during interview with rehab managerFloating policy:clinician will be asked to float between acute/swing, nursing home, and out-patient services as indicatedPatient

Experience requirements: Perferclinician with at least 3 years of experience in medical settingHospital Specifics-Certifications:CPR, NC Physical Therapy licenseHiring profileRequested

Skill Set: Must have:Experience in hospital and/or nursing home setting.Advanced skills needed:n/aProcedures performed on unit:Physical therapy evaluations, establish plan of care, assist with rounds and care conferences as indicated.Frequent communication with rehab team on patient s progress, needed equipment, and discharge needsCertifications Required:Must have CPR certification and NC PT licenseDress Code:(Required uniform)Business casual or scrubsUnit Guidelines/Policies:Pleaseattach unitspecificpolicies and guidelines.See physical therapy job description attachedAwards/Recognition:Pleaseincludeanything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of,such as,links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards..We have a wonderful, collaborative team who strives for best patient care.We truly love our job, where we work, and where we live.Our HR department does a great job of celebrating staff- such as popcorn Fridays, and frequent celebrations.Our hospital is stroke certified, and the majority of our beds are swing bed patients.We are a rehab focused hospital.Our nursing home facility is a 5-star rated facility.Additionally, we have 2 out-patient clinics for continuum of care.Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unitfor their assignment:Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.New rehab gym will break ground this summer, and we are currently designing an outdoor gym.Our current rehab gym has all equipment needed, but we are ready to expand.The nursing home has a gym as well.Clinicianshave full access to both gyms. :91