Clinical Specialist – Lymphedema

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health in Murrells Inlet is seeking a Clinical Specialist/Physical Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation services. You will be responsible for providing therapy services and education to staff and communities, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and has at least two years of outpatient experience. Candidates need to be licensed in South Carolina and hold relevant certifications. Join our team to help improve lives through better health!

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of outpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Must complete evidence-based pelvic health coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rehabilitation service coordination and assessments.
• Conduct staff and community education conferences.
• Provide discipline-specific therapy services.

Skills

Public speaking

Effective communication

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Clinical Specialist/Physical Therapist Outpatient

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Specialist/Physical Therapist shall be responsible for assisting with the coordination, promotion, assessment, and interventions related to the scope of rehabilitation services. This individual also provides a full range of discipline‑specific therapy services including patient assessment, treatment, and treatment planning in an interdisciplinary team environment consistent with the position's qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The specific percentage of work time spent on rehabilitation interventions versus other therapy treatment will be determined through a collaborative effort between the director and clinical specialist based on the service needs of the healthcare environment. The CS/PT will demonstrate accountability for the contribution to program development, quality improvement of clinical competencies, problem solving, and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion. The Clinical Specialist/Physical Therapist will conduct staff and community in‑services and educational conferences to increase staff and community knowledge of the specialty. The employee may have job functions where they will handle and deliver medications based on the requirements of their job in the assigned work facility.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the coordination, promotion, assessment, and interventions related to the scope of rehabilitation services.
• Provide a full range of discipline‑specific therapy services.
• Handle and deliver medications based on the requirements of their job in the assigned work facility.
• Conduct staff and community in‑services and educational conferences.

Education Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy institution with successfully completed a specific volume of evidence‑based pelvic health coursework and training. Must meet the required professional continuing education requirements to maintain the certification of lymphatic studies at all times during employment as a rehabilitation clinical specialist.

Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience required in outpatient rehabilitation.

Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in public speaking and have ability to communicate knowledge effectively.

Licenses and Certifications

• Physical Therapist – South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Licensed by the state of South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Basic Life Support Certified – American Heart Association within 30 days of hire and recertification every two (2) years.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified – American Heart Association (Preferred).

Physical Demand

Medium-Heavy Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.