Physical Therapist I Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

Physical Therapist I
Charleston, South Carolina
Physical Therapist I
R-0000036712
Charleston, South Carolina
Professional Care & Therapists
Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
Full Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
Evaluates, administers, and directs therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments as deemed appropriate for the patient’s plan of care. Establishes goals of physical therapy, reassesses patient progress at regular, timely intervals, and supports findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, greater than one year experience as a physical therapist, and licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center

CC000709 CHS

– Therapy Clinic – Mt Pleasant (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Evaluates, administers, and directs therapeutic procedures to patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments as deemed appropriate for the patient’s plan of care. Establishes goals of physical therapy, reassesses patient progress at regular, timely intervals, and supports findings with appropriate documentation. This job classification is required to care for patients of all ages. May direct support staff in assisting with treatment.

Clinical Knowledge and Skills:

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Evaluation and Assessment:

o Performs independent patient evaluations, recognizing complex conditions and adjusting assessments accordingly.
o Sets specific, measurable, and achievable goals, using evidence-based practice guidelines.
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Therapeutic Procedures:

o Independently administers a variety of therapeutic interventions, tailored to the patient’s individual needs and in accordance with the plan of care.
o Adjusts treatment plans based on patient progress and emerging needs.
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Patient Documentation:

o Documents patient progress, providing detailed rationale for treatment choices and adjustments.
o Leads care plan updates, integrating multidisciplinary input as needed.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

o Takes a more active role in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing insights from a physical therapy perspective.
Provides guidance to Level 1 therapists and support staff, ensuring treatment consistency
Additional Job Description

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, greater than one year experience as a physical therapist, and licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required