Physical Therapist II-Nonexempt

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. You will establish treatment plans using exercises, manual therapy, and equipment, and document progress.

You will work with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters; may supervise assistants and athletic trainers; requires SC licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Greater than one year experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments using exercises, stretches, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Establishes treatment plans and documents progress.
• Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

More than one year experience as a physical therapist

Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients’ progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000704 CHS - Therapy - OT/PT/SLP (ART)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

26

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Greater than one year experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients’ progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

• Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

• Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

• Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

• Selected Positions:

  • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
  • Respirator use qualification: Continuous

• Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

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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