Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Residency Program Available
US Physical Therapy•Columbia, SC
•$75,000•Onsite
About The Position
Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine is dedicated to providing the utmost care to patients with respect, kindness, and attention. The clinic has been led by the same director for over 20 years, emphasizing quality care, team development, and community relationships. This position is eligible for participation in The Jackson Clinics' ABPTRFE-accredited Orthopedic Residency Program, with Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine serving as an approved clinical partner site. The program has a history of graduating OCS residents and currently has more residents progressing through it.
Requirements
- Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current South Carolina PT license or eligible to obtain one
- CPR certification
- Exercise, sports rehab, and manual-based skills
- Outgoing and energetic personality
- Responsible individual with a solid work ethic
- Excellent communication and people skills
Nice To Haves
- New or recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply for this role as well-suited to candidates interested in pursuing the orthopedic residency track
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to develop and initiate treatment plans based on evaluation results
- Review the physician's referral (prescription) and the patient's condition and medical records to determine required treatment
- Provide direct patient care per established protocols and patient care guidelines
- Document findings, progress, and instructions to patients and caregivers
- Responsible for patient care performed by assistants and rehabilitation technicians
- Complete a written plan of care, develop goals based on evaluation findings, and build a comprehensive program to attain those goals
- Implement the physical therapy treatment program and provide essential treatments
- Communicate effectively with patients/caregivers and professional colleagues, including physicians and insurance companies
- Ensure timely documentation, including daily notes, weekly workers' comp reports, progress reports, initial evaluations, discharge summaries, and incident reports
- For residency track candidates: complete the mentorship, didactic coursework, and clinical hour requirements of The Jackson Clinics' accredited Orthopedic Residency Program alongside standard clinical duties
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Sign-on bonus
- Tuition Assistance
- Performance bonus program
- 401(k) matching – 3%
- Profit Sharing
- Medical, dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 6 additional paid holidays
- Employee discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company pays part of state licensure fees and APTA membership dues
- Continuing Education
- Company-sponsored CEU events
- In-service presentations
- CEU allowance
- 3 paid CEU days per year (option to use toward mission work)
- Gradual patient caseload ramp-up
- 1:1 mentoring sessions
- Direct pathway into an ABPTRFE-accredited Orthopedic Residency (via The Jackson Clinics partnership), including mentored clinical hours, didactic coursework, and OCS exam preparation
- Flexible scheduling
- Career guidance support
- Community engagement through volunteering, mission trips, and philanthropy
- Team building events (including a team outing to a baseball game)
- 3 team parties throughout the year
- March Madness and Fantasy Football brackets
- Intramural sports teams, tennis tournaments, and running events
- Inclusive team environment with optional social gatherings outside of work hours
- Partnership with an ABPTRFE-accredited OCS Residency Program
- Leadership Training
- Clinical Director Training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
