Acute Care Physical Therapist II – Inpatient Position Available In Kershaw, South Carolina

Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients’ progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
Regular
Cost Center

CC001429 KER

– Physical Therapy – IP & OP (KMC)
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-30
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description

Entity/Organization:

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

• $30,000 Sign on Bonus

•

FLSA Status:

Salaried

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description/Summary:

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients’ pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients’ progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

Minimum Training and Education:

Education:

Doctorate degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy With Minimum of 1 year experience,

OR Equivalent Work Experience:

4-6 years.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Active Physical Therapist Licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

• (Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education:

Education:

Doctorate degree or equivalent in Physical Therapy With Minimum of 1 year experience,

OR Equivalent Work Experience:

4-6 years.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Active Physical Therapist Licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
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Along with sister hospital Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, SC, KershawHealth is part of the Capella-MUSC Health Network, a new integrated healthcare delivery network operated jointly by Capella Healthcare and MUSC Health (Medical University of South Carolina). The goal in working together is to ensure the continued provision of high quality local healthcare, to expand services, and to provide seamless access to the advanced care available through MUSC Health.