Physical Therapist

Medical University of South Carolina • North Charleston, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient physical therapy services at a clinic in the MUSC Charleston Division. The role helps patients regain mobility, manage pain, and improve their quality of life. The therapist consults with patients about their condition, symptoms, and medical history; assesses and interprets evaluations and test results; and develops personalized treatment plans. Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, joint mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, and modalities such as heat, cold, and ultrasound. The therapist educates patients on exercises, stretches, in-home treatment options, and recovery expectations, and maintains accurate electronic medical records documenting goals, progress, education, and treatment adaptations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Greater than one year of experience as a physical therapist.
• 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 individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• 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 and pain-management techniques, including joint mobilization and soft-tissue mobilization.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records, track goals and progress, and document treatment-plan adaptations.
• Advise patients and families on in-home treatment options and recovery expectations, and document the education provided.

What This Job Offers

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