Physical Therapist Team Leader

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Physical Therapist Team Lead to work with physicians, case managers, and insurers. You will evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury or illness, develop treatment plans, and document progress.

You may supervise PTs, PT assistants, aides, and athletic trainers, and ensure safety and compliance. This role requires graduation from an accredited PT program, SC licensure, and BLS certification, with a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current SC licensure as a Physical Therapist and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery.
• Establishes treatment plans and uses exercises, stretching, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Documents and reports on patients' progress.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Skills

BLS certification

Team supervision

Patient treatment planning

Education

PT degree (accredited program)

SC PT licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary
The Physical Therapist Team Lead 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
Salary

Pay Grade
Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• - Education: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, and 3 or more years of 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

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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