Physical Therapist - MUSC Health West

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks an outpatient physical therapist with a SC license to help patients regain mobility, manage pain and improve quality of life. The role requires a university degree in Physical Therapy and licensure by the South Carolina Board, working in an offsite West Ashley clinic.

Responsibilities include patient consultation, assessment, and development of personalized treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• More than one year experience as a physical therapist.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history.
• Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
• Create individualized rehab programs including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Educate and coach patients on exercises and home programs.
• Maintain patient electronic medical records and document progress and adaptations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient interaction

Education

SC-licensed Physical Therapist

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 Work Shift

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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

MUSC 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.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.