Physical Therapist - North Grove

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

About The Position

Rehabilitation Services at North Grove, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, provides comprehensive care through collaboration between physical therapists and on-site physicians. The patient population includes pre- and post-operative orthopedic patients and people with sports-related injuries. Many staff members hold advanced certifications in orthopedics and sports, such as OCS and SCS. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the system’s core values of accountability, compassion, collaboration, integrity, respect, and stewardship. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients by referral, plans treatment programs, and provides therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patients’ potential and quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery. The therapist may delegate patients to physical therapist assistants, modify treatment plans and procedures as appropriate, and conduct re-evaluations and supervisory visits in accordance with the state practice act. The role may include supervision of PTAs, rehabilitation technicians, and students, as well as participation in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by a supervisor, manager, or director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited physical therapist education program.
South Carolina physical therapist license.
CPR-AHA BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

MS/DPT from an accredited physical therapist education program.
One to five years of experience in a relevant practice area.

Responsibilities

Adheres to all Standards of Behavior.
Performs appropriate assessment and reassessment procedures based on accepted practice standards.
Provides therapy according to the treatment plan.
Completes timely and accurate documentation and billing according to practice standards.
Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
Delegates to and supervises physical therapist assistants and support staff.
Uses non-patient-care time to assist others, enhance professional growth, and participate in program development.
Attends departmental and hospital committees and meetings.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Evaluates and treats patients by referral and plans treatment programs.
Performs therapy to restore function, prevent disability, and maximize patients’ potential and quality of life following disease, injury, or surgery.
Performs re-evaluations and supervisory visits in accordance with the state practice act.
Modifies treatment plans and procedures appropriately and uses communication techniques to achieve optimal results.
May supervise PTAs, rehabilitation technicians, and students.
Participates in community presentations, staff education, and other departmental activities as requested by a supervisor, manager, or director.