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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$88,436 / year median in South Carolina
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! In this position you will be responsible for the following: Provide physical therapy assessments and treatment as indicated by referrals and assessments. Maintain statistics of those served. Coordinate P.T. with other services offered at the MDC and Comprehensive Programs to include Rehab. Engineering and wheelchair prescriptions. Identify new or improved programming in P.T. Keep abreast of new and innovative techniques and equipment related to P.T.; objectively evaluate how and why we are programmed and if positive changes can be made to improve services. Coordinate prosthetics/orthotics clinic. Attend meetings, review referrals for indications of needed P.T., and submit discharge summaries. Provide assistance with tours and comprehensive programs training as needed by the administrator. Provide wheelchair maintenance/repair for resident and community consumers' wheelchair and maintenance of P.T. equipment. Serve as Program Manager for designated consumers Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least three years of experience as a physical therapist. Licensure as Registered Physical Therapist by the SC Board of Physical Therapy. Current CPR certification. Perform other related duties as assigned or needed. The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree .