Physical Therapist Outpatient (PRN) - Myrtle Beach

McLeod Health; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients, plan care, and document progress in a busy hospital setting.

This role requires SC PT licensure and BLS certification, collaboration with physicians and a diverse care team, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a not-for-profit health system with a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification from AHA or American Red Cross
• Physical Therapist license in South Carolina

Responsibilities

• Completes patient evaluations based on history, observation, and measurements, developing a plan of care.
• Develops plan of care and communicates goals with the patient and/or family.
• Provides therapeutic interventions for musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable goals.
• Maintains patient records and completes evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and discharge summaries.
• Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate caseload changes and coordinates with the treatment team.
• Contributes to professional development through competency training, clinical instruction, and performance improvement ideas.
• Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment, progress, or complications.

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

Completes patient evaluations based on information obtained through history, observation, subjective and objective measurements. Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families.

Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.

Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.

Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Supervises operation of specific treatment team. Meets with PTA on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.

Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas.

Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR.

Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.

Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support certification from AHA or American Red Cross

Physical Therapist license in South Carolina

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we are an equal opportunity employer.