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Job Description
Job Description Summary
Traveler PT to cover Maternity leave in an outpatient ortho PT clinic in Downtown Charleston
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Contingent Worker
Worker Sub-Type
Clinical
Cost Center
CC000700 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - Ashley Avenue (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job 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.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills:
• 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.
• 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.
• Patient Documentation:
o Documents patient progress, providing detailed rationale for treatment choices and adjustments.
o Leads care plan updates, integrating multidisciplinary input as needed.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
o Takes a more active role in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing insights from a physical therapy
perspective.
o Provides guidance to Level 1 therapists and support staff, ensuring treatment consistency.
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).
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to
work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to
perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist.
(Continuous) Ability
to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to
perform
"pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
perform fine
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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Traveler PT to cover Maternity leave in an outpatient ortho PT clinic in Downtown Charleston
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Contingent Worker
Worker Sub-Type
Clinical
Cost Center
CC000700 CHS - Therapy - Occupational / Physical Clinic - Ashley Avenue (Offsite)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-29
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job 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.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills:
• 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.
• 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.
• Patient Documentation:
o Documents patient progress, providing detailed rationale for treatment choices and adjustments.
o Leads care plan updates, integrating multidisciplinary input as needed.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
o Takes a more active role in multidisciplinary meetings, contributing insights from a physical therapy
perspective.
o Provides guidance to Level 1 therapists and support staff, ensuring treatment consistency.
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).
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while
sitting.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
Ability to
work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to
perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist.
(Continuous) Ability
to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to
perform
"pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
(Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
perform fine
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
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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