Acute Care Physical Therapist

MEP Health; Florence (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MEP Health in Florence, SC is seeking an Acute Lead Physical Therapist to provide advanced PT care in an acute setting, lead clinical practice, and mentor staff.

You will evaluate patients, develop evidence-based treatment plans, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to program development and quality initiatives.

This role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and commitment to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with advanced acute care clinical expertise.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Leadership skills, including mentoring and staff development.
• Commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning.

Responsabilités

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and create individualized PT plans of care.
• Implement evidence-based interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Lead and support clinical practice standards in the acute setting.
• Assist with program development, quality improvement, and clinical initiatives.
• Educate and mentor staff through training and professional development.
• Contribute to research activities and innovative, patient-centered care.

Connaissances

Licensed Physical Therapist

Acute care expert

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Quality improvement

Description du poste

Acute Lead Physical Therapist

Provide advanced physical therapy care in an acute care setting while leading clinical practice and mentoring staff. Evaluate patient needs, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, and deliver physical therapy interventions to optimize functional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and create individualized PT plans of care
• Implement evidence-based interventions and monitor patient progress
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Lead and support clinical practice standards in the acute setting
• Assist with program development, quality improvement, and clinical initiatives
• Educate and mentor staff through training and professional development
• Contribute to research activities and innovative, patient-centered care

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed physical therapist with advanced acute care clinical expertise
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to apply evidence-based practice
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Leadership skills, including mentoring and staff development
• Commitment to quality improvement and continuous learning