Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Orangeburg is seeking a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant for a PRN position. The role involves performing evaluations, developing treatment plans, and administering therapeutic exercises. You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and educate patients on their treatment.

This position requires a valid SC license and offers support for weekend shifts. Join a dedicated team to provide high-quality patient care within various settings of the hospital.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist or Assistant in South Carolina.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion and empathy while working with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercises and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of therapy principles

Compassion

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy or PTA program

Valid licensure as a PT or PTA in South Carolina

Current BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary: This position is designed for either a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant. It is a PRN position with support at least one weekend per month, periodic holidays with opportunities for additional weekday hours.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: PRN

Cost Center: CC004828 ORBG - IP Rehab Therapy

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-30

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 8

Key Responsibilities

Patient-Centered Care

• PT only: Perform comprehensive evaluations and assessments of patients' conditions.
• Develop and/or implement individualized treatment plans.
• Administer and oversee therapeutic exercises, activities, and interventions.
• Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• PT only: May provide care in a direct access environment without a referral, adhering to state practice acts and legal guidelines.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with physical therapy team members, occupational therapy team members, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in care conferences to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Effectively communicate with patients, their families, team members, and other partners and stakeholders to foster a collaborative and patient-centered approach to care.

Documentation

• Perform point-of-service documentation where possible, ensuring accurate and timely recording of patient evaluations, progress, treatment interventions, and charges.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with legal and institutional requirements.

Professional Development and Adherence to Standards

• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain licensure and provide high-quality care.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in physical therapy.
• Follow all institutional policies, guidelines, and protocols related to patient care and safety.
• Maintain compliance with ethical and professional standards in physical therapy.

Customer Experience

• Actively promote an excellent experience for all patients, families, team members, and other partners and stakeholders.

Productivity Standards

• Maintain productivity standards as delineated in departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).

Safety

• Ensure patient safety during therapy sessions, adhering to infection control protocols, and maintaining or supporting a safe environment of care.

Equipment and Assistive Devices

• Instruct patients in the proper use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices to promote independence.

Patient Education

• Educate patients and their families on techniques, exercises, and strategies to support treatment goals outside therapy sessions.

Attendance and Reliability

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability to ensure continuous patient care and departmental efficiency.

Additional Duties

• Perform additional duties as outlined by the manager or director.

Essential Functions

• Perform initial evaluations and re-assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Administer and oversee therapeutic exercises, activities, and interventions.
• Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatments based on patient responses and feedback.
• Instruct patients in the proper use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Educate patients and their families on techniques, exercises, and strategies to support treatment goals.
• Maintain physical therapy equipment and inventory of departmental supplies.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation and updates for all parties involved and support a safe and secure environment of care.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in South Carolina.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Compassion, patience, and empathy when working with patients.
• Knowledge of physical therapy principles and techniques.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations governing physical therapy.

Work Environment

• PTs can work in various settings within the hospital, including inpatient rehab, outpatient, and acute care.
• The role may involve assisting patients with physical tasks such as lifting and transferring, as well as activities related to functional mobility, gait, balance, and gross motor skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.
• Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 25% of the time, 25 pounds 50% of the time, and up to 50 pounds 25% of the time.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Age Competencies

• This position interacts with all age groups and provides direct patient care. All staff must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the patients in the assigned work area.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise PTAs, PT students, PTA students, and other students.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.

Financial Responsibilities

• Bills for services as appropriate.
• May provide feedback or requests as needed for equipment, supplies, etc.

Mental Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret business or safety manuals, clinical or technical procedures, or regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, patients, families, other employees, and medical staff.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables and standardized situations.

Additional Job Description

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensure as a PT or PTA in South Carolina.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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