Inpatient Physical Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina State Health Insurance

South Carolina State Retirement

Competitive Pay

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an Inpatient Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in a hospital setting. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide therapy across inpatient services, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and families.

You must graduate from an accredited PT program, hold current SC licensure, and maintain AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and functional abilities.
• Provide physical therapy services across various inpatient settings.
• Initiate and complete evaluations and treatment plans at the patient’s first scheduled appointment.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic exercise programs and patient/family education to promote independence and safe mobility.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, treatment plans, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, exercise programs, and patient/family education within 24 hours of each visit.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support the best possible outcomes.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Job Description Summary

Where Compassion Meets Opportunity!
Make a Difference. Restore Independence. Change Lives

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Cost Center CC001530 LAN - IP Therapy Acute Care (LMC)

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Pay Grade Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Job Description

As an Inpatient Physical Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence. Every treatment is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a patient’s journey toward recovery.

If you’re passionate about compassionate, patient-centered care and ready to grow your career in a supportive hospital environment, we’d love to have you join our team!

What You’ll Do

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments in accordance with established standards of practice.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and functional abilities.
• Provide physical therapy services across various inpatient settings.
• Initiate and complete evaluations and treatment plans at the patient’s first scheduled appointment.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic exercise programs and patient/family education to promote independence and safe mobility.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, including evaluations, treatment plans, daily progress notes, discharge summaries, exercise programs, and patient/family education within 24 hours of each visit.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to support the best possible outcomes.

Additional Job Description

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to providing patient care.

Why Join Us?

• South Carolina State Health Insurance
• South Carolina State Retirement
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients and their families every day.

Your expertise helps patients take their next step. Your compassion helps them believe they can. Join us and help patients move toward independence—one milestone at a time!

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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