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Physical Therapist- Outpatient

McLeod Health

Physical Therapist- Outpatient

Florence, SC
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. 

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    • Evaluates patients as assigned based on data compiled through history, observation, and analysis of diagnostic data
    • Develops plan of care most appropriate to the patient’s learning style and therapeutic needs, communicating goals with the patient and/or family members, taking into account psycho-social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and/or families
    • Provides therapy 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
    • Independently maintains patient records according to hospital policy, completing evaluations, re-evaluations, daily record keeping, charges,  and discharge summaries within hospital timelines
    • Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion, and respect for all patients, families, visitors and employees by projecting an attitude of flexibility and positivity to benefit the team and patient
    • Utilizes Service Excellence Standards throughout the hospital and outlying programs by taking ownership of customer needs and handling customer complaints promptly and effectively using the service recovery approach
    • 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, based on assignment.
    • Conducts job responsibilities in a productive and efficient manner
    • Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieve and maintain CEU’s for SC LLR
    • Communicates with physicians and other medical personnel regarding treatment provided,  patient’s progress or complications, recommendations, and clarification of orders
    • Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental Policies and Procedure
    • Insures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of Protected Health Information
    • Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patient, self, and staff

    $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS OR $10,000 STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT

    RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

    WORK SCHEDULE

    Full-time (80 hours biweekly).  Predominantly days but have weekend rotation.

    DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Physical Therapy serves both inpatient and outpatient populations.  A team of Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Aides collaborate to offer general, pediatric and aquatic therapy treatment. 

     

    Required Skills

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION:

    Must possess a valid SC license-PT

     

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION:

    Must possess a valid SC license-PT