Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Outpatient physical therapist for Mount Pleasant area! Clements Ferry!

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.

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.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs, work indoors and outside in temperature extremes, work from elevated areas, and work in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform gross motor activities, use both legs, reach overhead, lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted, and exert up to 50 lbs. of force. Ability to maintain vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions. Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. Ability to work in a latex safe environment. Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function and be qualified physically for respirator use.

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.