Inpatient Physical Therapist: Restore Mobility & Independence

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

State Health Insurance

State Retirement

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through comprehensive PT evaluations and individualized treatment plans. You will deliver services across inpatient settings and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Join a patient-centered hospital environment with opportunities to grow your career, maintain thorough documentation, and educate patients and families for safe,

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 within 24 hours of each visit.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other team members to support optimal outcomes.

Skills

Physical therapy

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Inpatient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduation from accredited Physical Therapy program

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an Inpatient Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength, mobility, confidence, and independence through comprehensive PT evaluations and individualized treatment plans. You will deliver services across inpatient settings and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Join a patient-centered hospital environment with opportunities to grow your career, maintain thorough documentation, and educate patients and families for safe,