Physical Therapist

ACHE; Lancaster, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks a compassionate Physical Therapist to join the Healthcare & Medical Services team. You will evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment programs for diverse patient populations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize functional outcomes.

You will document care in accordance with regulatory standards, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Current South Carolina Physical Therapist license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• Graduation from an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Clinical experience in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Strong interest in evidence-based practice and clinical research participation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT examinations to determine functional status and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care to improve mobility and function.
• Provide therapeutic interventions including exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training.
• Deliver post-surgical rehabilitation and pain management in collaboration with the medical team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, home programs, and safety.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

SC PT license or eligibility

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will evaluate, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment programs for diverse patient populations, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize functional outcomes. You will document care in accordance with regulatory standards, educate patients and families, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. MUSC offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth, involvement in research, and participation in medical education and clinical innovation.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy examinations and evaluations to determine functional status, impairments, and rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based plans of care to improve mobility, function, and quality of life.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, and functional mobility training.
• Deliver post-surgical rehabilitation and pain management interventions in collaboration with the broader medical team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and safe functional mobility.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care and discharge planning.
• Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess functional status, and modify treatment plans based on clinical findings and patient goals.
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice initiatives, and, as appropriate, clinical research or academic activities within MUSC.
• Maintain professional licensure and required certifications, engage in continuing education, and uphold ethical and regulatory standards of practice.
• Patient evaluation and assessment
• Development of individualized treatment plans
• Therapeutic exercise prescription
• Manual therapy techniques
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Gait and balance training
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Pain management modalities
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Patient and family education
• Outcome measurement and reporting
• Evidence-based practice and research literacy
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Professional communication

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current South Carolina Physical Therapist license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
• Graduation from an accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
• Clinical experience in acute care, outpatient, or inpatient rehabilitation preferred
• Strong interest in evidence-based practice and clinical research participation