Clinical Physical Therapist - Elevate Patient Recovery

Carle Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed. The therapist serves as a clinical resource for staff and students while modeling professional services.

The role includes designing individualized plans of care, performing assessments and therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and collaborating with referring providers to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification: BLS within 30 days (AHA).
• Licensed Physical Therapist per state regulation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor.
• Keeps patients safe with proper body mechanics to reduce injury risk for patient and staff.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and other health care providers using appropriate teaching methods.
• Designs and adjusts a plan of care incorporating goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge plan.
• Documents care and communicates with referring providers regarding progress.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

Licensed Physical Therapist

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, adjusting plans of care as needed. The therapist serves as a clinical resource for staff and students while modeling professional services.

The role includes designing individualized plans of care, performing assessments and therapeutic interventions, documenting progress, and collaborating with referring providers to optimize outcomes.