Physical Therapist II

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist II reports to the Lead therapist. Provides evaluation and treatment to a wide range of patient types. Evaluates, administers, and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner, establishes goals of physical therapy, and re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment. Position for busy acute care department. Includes weekend rotation and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent
4-6 years of work experience
Mobility & Posture: Standing (Continuous), Sitting (Continuous), Walking (Continuous), Bending at the waist (Continuous), Twisting at the waist (Frequent)
Manual Dexterity & Strength: Gross motor use (fingers/hands) (Continuous), Firm grasping (fingers/hands) (Continuous), Reaching in all directions (Continuous), Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders) (Continuous), Full use of both legs (Continuous)
Lifting & Force Requirements: Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted (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)
Effective stress management (Continuous)
Latex-safe environment (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

Climbing stairs (Infrequent)
Working outdoors (temperature extremes) (Infrequent)
Working from elevated areas (Frequent)
Working in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
Kneeling (Infrequent)
Squatting (Infrequent)
Pinching operations (Frequent)
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands) (Frequent)
Reaching overhead (Frequent)
Balance & coordination (lower extremities) (Frequent)
Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36” (Infrequent)
Rotating shifts (Frequent)
Overtime as (Frequent)
Olfactory (smell) function (Continuous)
Respirator use qualification (Continuous)

Responsibilities

Evaluates, administers, and directs administration of therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments, as prescribed by a referring practitioner.
Establishes goals of physical therapy.
Re-assesses patient’s progress at regular, timely intervals, and supporting findings with appropriate documentation.
Cares for patients of all ages.
May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.
Includes weekend rotation and holidays.