Physical Therapist Full-Time

Hartsville, South Carolina

Facility Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

Req

ID 554167

Post Date 05/22/2026 Description Join Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, a 116-bed community hospital located in Hartsville, SC, that has been recently honored with ScionHealth's Platinum Award, eight consecutive "A" safety grades from Leapfrog, Top General Hospital honors from Leapfrog, and recognition as a Great Community Hospital by Becker's Hospital Review. The hospital delivers excellence across the continuum of services, and holds numerous accreditations and certifications in areas that include chest pain, stroke and heart failure, hip and knee replacement, sepsis, and more. Come grow your career at Carolina Pines, where innovation, safety, and community are core to everything we do. Sign-on Bonus $15,000.00 Job Summary Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment Essential Functions Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families

Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes

Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population

Supervises and delegates the care provided by certified patient therapy assistants, therapy technicians, therapy aides, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication. according to established licensing laws, state regulations and practice standards

Administers treatment involving application of physical agent modalities using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines

Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient

Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications

Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients

Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate

Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation Qualifications Education Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate of Physical Therapy, required Licenses/Certifications Must have a current State Physical Therapy License

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer Experience Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage

Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Demonstrates proficient time management skills

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

Additional languages preferred.

Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities