Outpatient Physical Therapist

Join our team of outpatient physical therapists across multiple locations in the Midlands. We’re hiring licensed Physical Therapists for full-time day shift positions with flexible hours: Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM–1:00 PM. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

About the Organization

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, and more than 9,000 health care professionals. Our flagship, Lexington Medical Center, is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare, we were the first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for nursing excellence. Consistently ranked best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, we deliver over 4,000 babies and perform more than 34,000 surgeries annually. Lexington Health is the region’s third-largest employer and includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and a dedicated Alzheimer’s care center. Our postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Locations

• Ballentine
• Forest Acres
• Irmo
• Lexington
• Northeast Columbia
• Otarre Pointe
• West Columbia
• Blythewood

Responsibilities

• Provide direct physical therapy to patients upon referral by a physician or advanced practice provider.
• Demonstrate age-specific competence for patient populations: infant (birth–1 year), child (1–12 years), adolescent (13–17 years), adult (18–65 years), and geriatric (over 65 years).
• Evaluate patients using physical therapy tests and measurements, including muscle testing, functional ability, range of motion, and neurological testing.
• Develop and administer physical therapy treatment plans to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance using therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Document patient treatment data, including progress notes, evaluation reports, and discharge summaries.
• Instruct patients and families in home programs.
• Supervise and monitor patient care delivered by physical therapist assistants.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team and consult on patients’ physical therapy plans of care.
• Take orders from physicians’ offices and hospital patient care teams.
• Schedule patients as needed.
• Represent the department in meetings and provide in-service training to other departments.
• Provide clinical supervision of physical therapist assistants and students.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, including emergency response (e.g., fire or disaster).
• Manage time effectively to complete patient care assignments and meet departmental productivity standards.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in accordance with state practice acts, hospital policies, and departmental procedures.
• Assess treatment processes and adhere to acceptable standards of practice.
• Participate in professional activities for self-development and growth of technical knowledge and skills.
• Meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Use safe techniques and patient handling equipment to protect patients and self.
• Maintain an optimistic and professional image while exhibiting excellent customer service.
• Demonstrate teamwork, courtesy, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
• Adhere to the Service Expectation Policy.
• Report to work on time and meet attendance and tardiness criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Physical Therapy from a program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalent as recognized by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Licensed in the State of South Carolina by the SC State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• CPR Certification.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan: employer matches dollar-for-dollar up to 6% from day one.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 1x salary; optional supplemental life insurance up to 3x salary at low cost.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.