Physical Therapist FT - Summerville

Novant Health Physical Therapy; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

PSLF eligible

Incentive pay

Continuing education reimbursement

Generous PTO

403(b) with vested match

Health Reimbursement Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short/Long term disability

Life Insurance

Great working environment

Job summary

Novant Health Physical Therapy in Summerville, SC is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our outpatient team.

The PT will assess patients, develop treatment plans, document in medical records, educate patients and families, supervise assistants, and contribute to continuous rehabilitation services across our network.

Experience with orthopedic and neurological cases preferred; CPR required; Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; collaborative culture; competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• Current CPR certificate required.
• Ability to use evidence-based practice guidelines to treat orthopedic and neurological diagnoses/injuries.
• Ability to develop treatment plans, provide quality patient care, and supervise assistants.
• Capacity to improve and expand client relations with other medical facilities and staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient's medical history and administer treatment per physical referral.
• Complete all documentation in patient medical records.
• Instruct patient and family in necessary patient care and rehabilitation.
• Assist in total rehabilitation of patient and training of support personnel.
• Participate in in-service programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

CPR certification

Documentation in medical records

Evidence-based practice

Treatment planning

Supervise assistants

Evaluation and assessment

Care planning

Client relations with other facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

CAPTE-accredited school

Job description

Position:Physical Therapist FT - Summerville

Location: Summerville, SC

Job Id:520

# of Openings:1

Title:Physical Therapist

Location:Summerville Novant Health Physical Therapy Center

Status:Full-Time

Who Are We?

Part of the Novant Health family based in North Carolina, Novant Health Physical Therapy (formerly Progressive Physical Therapy) provides exceptional healthcare through our network of more than 40 urgent care centers and 17 physical therapy facilities across South Carolina. Our Columbia-based headquarters delivers non-medical management and administrative services to support these locations. For decades, we have been committed to delivering exceptional, convenient, and affordable healthcare experiences to families and communities throughout the Palmetto State.

Why Novant Health Physical Therapy? Here’s What We Offer!

• Competitive wages with annual market data review
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• Incentive Pay Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Generous PTO
• 403(b) with 100% vested match
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short term and Long-term Disability
• Whole and Term Life Insurance
• Great working environment

What Are We Looking For?

Novant Health Physical Therapy is currently looking for a physical therapist (PT) to join our team.

The PT obtains patient's medical history; administers treatment pursuant to the physical referral; completes all appropriate documentation in the patient's medical records; instructs patient and family members in necessary patient care, assists in the total rehabilitation of the patient; and assists in the training of support personnel and in the presentation of in-service programs.

Do You Have What It Takes?

A good PT candidate will bring with them:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Current CPR certificate
• Effective personal and interpersonal communications skills. Able to document patient care inpatient medical records, operate equipment and dispense patient care supplies
• Ability to use evidence-based practice guideline to treat orthopedic and neurological diagnoses/injuries
• Ability to develop treatment plans, provide quality patient care, and supervise assistants
• Ability to demonstrate competence in physical therapy evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment
• Ability to improve and expand client relations with other medical facilities and staff

An ideal PT candidate would also have:

• 2 years’ experience in an outpatient ortho setting
• Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accredited school of Physical Therapy