Physical Therapist (PT) – Medical-Surgical

Taphealthcare • Cheraw, SC

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About The Position

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Physical Therapist to provide rehabilitation services in a Medical-Surgical healthcare environment in Cheraw, South Carolina. The therapist will evaluate patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, functional independence, and overall physical function. The role includes supporting recovery from illness, injury, surgery, or prolonged hospitalization and contributing to safe mobility and effective discharge planning. The therapist will collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals. Previous rehabilitation experience is preferred but is not mandatory. Compensation is $76,000–$114,000 annually, with placement within the range based on clinical expertise, experience, specialized qualifications, competencies, and alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions provides communication and personalized support throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, active, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license in South Carolina.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to assess patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to safe, compassionate, and evidence-based rehabilitation care.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience providing physical therapy services in a rehabilitation setting.
• Experience in an acute-care hospital or Medical-Surgical unit.
• Experience treating patients recovering from surgery, acute illness, injury, or prolonged hospitalization.
• Familiarity with therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfer techniques, and functional mobility interventions.
• Experience supporting discharge planning and recommending appropriate rehabilitation services.
• Knowledge of fall prevention, patient safety, and mobility assistance techniques.
• Experience working with medically complex patients or individuals with multiple health conditions.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and physical therapy documentation requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple patient care priorities while maintaining high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
• Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional limitations.
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve strength, mobility, balance, and physical function.
• Support patient recovery, safe mobility, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, case managers, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to discharge planning and recommendations for appropriate rehabilitation services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time