Physical Therapist - MUSC Health West

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an outpatient physical therapist with a university degree and a valid SC PT license to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve overall quality of life.

Responsibilities include consultations, assessment, developing individualized rehab plans, and hands-on therapy. The role requires maintaining patient records and educating patients on home-care strategies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• More than one year of experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the SC Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and implement rehab programs.
• Provide hands-on therapy including manual therapy and modalities.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and track patient goals and progress.
• Educate patients and families on home treatment options and expected recovery.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Current SC PT license

Job description

Job Description Summary

An outpatient physical therapist with associated university degree and current, valid SC PT license, to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their overall quality of life.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000702 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - West Ashley (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, greater than one year experience as a physical therapist, and 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

An outpatient physical therapist with associated university degree and current, valid SC PT license, to help patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their overall quality of life. Job tasks may include:

Consultation and Assessment including:

• Consulting with patients to understand their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history.
• Assessing and interpreting patient evaluations and test results.
• Developing personalized treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.

Treatment Planning and Implementation including:

• Creating individualized rehab programs for patients.
• Utilizing various treatment methods, such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities (e.g., heat, cold, ultrasound).
• Educating and Coaching patients on therapeutic exercises and stretches to improve their condition.

Providing Hands-On Therapy and Pain Management techniques including:

• Manual therapy, joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization, etc.

Maintaining patient’s electronic medical record including:

• Maintaining accurate patient records, tracking goals and progress.
• Documenting adaptations to treatment plans based on patient response and changing needs.
• Advising patients and their families on in-home treatment options and recovery expectations and appropriately documenting education.

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.

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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