🏃‍♀️💙 Join the IVA Post Acute Team as a Physical Therapist! 💙🏃‍♂️

Looking for a career where you can make a difference AND enjoy coming to work every day? 💙 At Iva Post Acute, we believe caring for our residents starts with caring for our team. We’re more than a skilled nursing and rehab facility — we’re a family-oriented community filled with compassion, teamwork, and plenty of smiles along the way 😊

Located in beautiful Iva, SC, just a short drive from Anderson and Abbeville 🚗, our cozy 60-bed rehab community feels like home from the moment you walk through the doors. Don’t be surprised to hear piano music in the lobby 🎹 or see residents and staff sharing laughs together — that’s the kind of atmosphere we’re proud of!

We're growing and looking for a compassionate, motivated Physical Therapist to help our residents regain strength, confidence, and independence. Whether you're an experienced therapist or a new graduate ready to launch your career, we'd love to welcome you to our team! 🎉

💰 What We Offer:

✨ $40-60/hour
📅 Flexible Work Schedules
📚 Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
🤝 Supportive Team Environment
❤️ The opportunity to make a lasting impact every single day!

🌟 We're Looking For Someone Who:

✔️ Has a degree in Physical Therapy
✔️ Holds (or is eligible for) a South Carolina Physical Therapist license
✔️ Is passionate about helping others achieve their highest level of independence
✔️ Brings compassion, positivity, and teamwork to every interaction
✔️ New Graduates are encouraged to apply!

If you're ready to join a team that celebrates your success, supports your growth, and appreciates the difference you make every day, Iva Post Acute is the place for you! 🌟

Apply today and start changing lives—one step at a time! 💙👟

General Purpose

The Staff Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, 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.

Essential Duties

• Evaluate residents to determine physical therapy needs, functional limitations, and rehabilitation potential in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, balance, endurance, and functional independence.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants in direct resident care and resident related activities, following state practice act.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Participates in Resident Care conferences, Utilization Review meetings, and Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• Provides in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility; i.e., splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Must maintain confidentiality of residents' information as well as company information.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

Supervises PT assistants (PTA), aides, and students.

Qualification