Physical Therapist- North Charleston

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist will work in an outpatient orthopedic clinic in North Charleston, helping patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. The role includes consulting with patients about their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; and creating personalized treatment plans.

The therapist develops and implements individualized rehabilitation programs using therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as heat, cold, and ultrasound. The role also includes educating patients about exercises and stretches, providing hands-on therapy and pain-management techniques, and advising patients and families on home treatment options and recovery expectations.

The therapist maintains accurate electronic medical records, tracks goals and progress, documents patient education, and adapts treatment plans as patients respond or their needs change. The position requires more than one year of physical therapist experience, graduation from an accredited physical therapy program, an active South Carolina physical therapist license, and current BLS certification.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• More than one year of experience as a physical therapist.
• Current, valid licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Consult with patients to understand their physical condition, symptoms, and medical history.
• Assess and interpret patient evaluations and test results.
• Develop personalized treatment plans and individualized rehabilitation programs.
• Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as heat, cold, and ultrasound.
• Educate and coach patients on therapeutic exercises and stretches.
• Provide hands-on therapy, including manual therapy, joint mobilizations, and soft tissue mobilization.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and track patient goals and progress.
• Document adaptations to treatment plans based on patient response and changing needs.
• Advise patients and families on home treatment options and recovery expectations, and document education provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level