Licensed Physical Therapist

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Education support

Life insurance

Job summary

Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA in Myrtle Beach is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to help patients regain strength and mobility. You will develop personalized therapy plans, evaluate patient progress, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure effective recovery.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and a valid LPT license. Comprehensive benefits including medical, tuition assistance, and retirement resources are offered, ensuring support throughout your career.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT).
• Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans.
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement and reduce pain.
• Monitoring progress and refining therapy plans.
• Educating patients and families on adaptive techniques.
• Collaborating across disciplines for cohesive care.
• Mentoring therapy assistants or students.

Skills

Patient mobility restoration

Evidence-based interventions

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Overview

Licensed Physical Therapist — As a Physical Therapist, you play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild confidence following illness, injury, or surgery. Working closely with physicians and the care team, you’ll assess each patient’s needs and create personalized therapy plans designed around meaningful goals, active engagement, and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patient abilities and developing personalized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team
• Delivering evidence-based interventions that restore movement, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life
• Monitoring progress, refining therapy plans, and ensuring accurate, timely documentation of outcomes
• Educating patients and families on exercise programs, adaptive techniques, and safe practices that promote independence
• Collaborating across disciplines to ensure cohesive, patient-centered care and smooth transitions throughout recovery
• Leading by example—mentoring therapy assistants or students while upholding HCA Healthcare’s values of excellence, compassion, and integrity

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)
• Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, and other leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with employer match based on years of service
• Education support such as tuition assistance, student loan assistance, and certification support
• Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, and supplemental health protection

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.