Physical Therapist (FT) - Various McLeod Locations

McLeod Health

38d

About The Position

McLeod Health, the region's choice for medical excellence, has several Physical Therapist positions open that offer: - Great sign on bonus - Tuition reimbursement - Competitive pay and excellent benefits - Schedule flexibility for work/life balance - Relocation reimbursement - Medbridge subscription - Not For Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Positions available in: Myrtle Beach, SC - Outpatient at McLeod Carolina Forest Little River, SC - Outpatient at McLeod Seacoast (minutes from North Myrtle Beach and Ocean Isle Beach) Florence, SC - Inpatient, Pediatric Outpatient, Outpatient Sports Medicine Hartsville, SC - Outpatient Sports Medicine Cheraw, SC - Outpatient and Inpatient Dillon, SC - Outpatient and Inpatient Sumter, SC - Outpatient Manning, SC - Outpatient at McLeod Clarendon Home Health Positions - Florence, Dillon, and Clarendon counties New graduates are welcome to apply. Job Summary: The Physical Therapist is responsible for planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients. Completes patient evaluations based on information obtained through history, observation, subjective and objective measurements. Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families. Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals. Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines. Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department. Supervises operation of specific treatment team. Meets with PTA on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals. Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas. Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR. Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders. Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff. Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Active South Carolina license in Physical Therapy
Current Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) certification

Responsibilities

Planning and administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.
Completes patient evaluations based on information obtained through history, observation, subjective and objective measurements.
Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, considering psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families.
Provides therapeutic interventions for a wide variety of physical and/or functional limitations related to, but not limited to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and developmental impairments, documenting progress with measurable and functional goals.
Maintain patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, progress and treatment notes, charges, and discharge summaries within departmental time guidelines.
Assists in adjusting schedules to accommodate changes in caseload in the department.
Supervises operation of specific treatment team.
Meets with PTA on regular basis to discuss patient and set goals.
Contributes to the overall performance of the department through professional development strategies, including, but not limited to competency training, clinical instructor, in service coordination, serving as a mentor in area of clinical expertise, program leader, attendance of meetings, and performance improvement ideas.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR.
Communicates with physicians, other medical personnel and members of the interdisciplinary medical team regarding treatment provided, patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders.
Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patients and staff.
Ensures an orderly, clean and safe work area.
Performs other duties as assigned.