Outpatient Ortho Physical Therapist FT, Day

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs according to physical therapy principles and practices. Participates in departmental, hospital, and corporate operational and clinical functions, and provides direction and assistance to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy students, and Therapy Aides in patient care. Complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and Joint Commission guidelines. The role requires advanced clinical and interpersonal skills and behaviors that support the purpose of the department and hospital. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The position is based at the Richland Saluda Point facility in the Orthopedics Physical Therapy practice operations department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
State PT licensure from the Board of PT Examiners or PT Compact Commission.
Demonstrated clinical competency based on the patient's age.
Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills.
No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy evaluations and re-evaluations, and design individualized plans of care.
Select, perform, and interpret physical therapy examinations and standardized evaluations for neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
Identify actual or potential problems affecting the treatment plan or the patient's overall plan of care; establish measurable treatment goals based on assessment findings.
Design, coordinate, implement, manage, and revise comprehensive treatment plans appropriate to the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background, integrating care with other services.
Apply physical therapy techniques with clinical knowledge, flexibility, and creativity; reassess patient status and modify goals and treatment as indicated.
Participate in patient discharge planning and provide information about discharge and follow-up services, including referrals to community resources when appropriate.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, treatment, and long-term functional outcomes; provide educational materials as indicated.
Document assessment, planning, treatment, patient and family education, and discharge in the medical record accurately, legibly, and promptly, in compliance with documentation and chart review standards.
Interact with other members of the patient's care team to support coordinated, interdisciplinary care and observe safety measures for patients, others, and self.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; manage assignments thoroughly and on time.
Assist with departmental equipment and supply maintenance; complete productivity and charge documentation and enter charges accurately and promptly.
Comply with department policies and procedures, support Prisma Health's purpose and leadership initiatives, and communicate in a way that reflects positively on the therapy department and Prisma Health.
Provide supervision and mentorship to Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Aides, and assigned Physical Therapy students; delegate tasks appropriately and provide professional feedback.
Participate in student orientation and provide effective learning experiences, feedback, and timely evaluations.
Meet team and department productivity standards and established scheduling standards; set annual goals aligned with corporate and departmental initiatives and provide supporting information on progress.
Seek consultation or supervision when appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.