Physical Therapist (FT) - Various McLeod Locations
About the role
The Physical Therapist position offers:
- Great sign-on bonus
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay and excellent benefits
- Schedule flexibility for work/life balance
- Relocation reimbursement
- Medbridge subscription
- Student loan forgiveness
Responsibilities
Plans and administers physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.
Completes patient evaluations based on information obtained through history, observation, subjective and objective measurements.
Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families.
Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
Maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
Aids in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department.
Supervises operation of specific treatment team.
Meets with PTA on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in-service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieving and maintaining CEUs for SC LLR.
Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Active South Carolina license in Physical Therapy
Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification
Qualifications
New graduates are welcome to apply.
Skills
Knowledge of physical therapy techniques and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Not specified
Pay
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Application Instructions
We invite you to apply online today.