Outpatient Physical Therapist

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We’re currently hiring licensed Physical Therapists for outpatient positions at multiple locations throughout the Midlands. Opportunities available in:
Ballentine, Forest Acres, Irmo, Lexington, Northeast Columbia, Otarre Pointe, West Columbia, Blythewood.

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, SC. It has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare and achieved Magnet with Distinction status for nursing care.

It is regularly ranked highly in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report.

Perform professional outpatient physical therapy services focused on restoration of function and prevention of disability after trauma or disease. This includes tests, measurements, exercises and modalities as appropriate.

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Physical Therapy; graduate of a PT program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalent per SC board.
Minimum Years of

Experience:

None.
Substitutable

Education & Experience:

None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed in the State of South Carolina by the SC State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR Certification.
Required Training: None.

• Provides direct physical therapy to patients upon referral by a physician or advanced practice provider.
• Demonstrates age-specific competence to provide developmentally appropriate care for infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Evaluates patients using physical therapy tests and measurements (e.g., muscle testing, functional ability, range of motion, neurological testing).
• Develops physical therapy treatment plans and administers treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance using therapies such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Documents treatment data (progress notes, evaluation reports, discharge summaries).
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Supervises and monitors patient plans of care when carried out by a physical therapy assistant.
• Represents the department and communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team; consults with other professionals regarding the plan of care; takes orders from physicians and hospital care teams; schedules patients; represents department in meetings and provides in-service classes as needed.
• Assists in the clinical supervision of physical therapist assistants and students.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors or authorized personnel in emergencies.
• Uses effective time management to complete patient care assignments and meet departmental productivity standards.
• Demonstrates professional judgment and adheres to the state physical therapy practice act and hospital policies.
• Assesses treatment process and adheres to standards of practice and departmental procedures.
• Participates in professional activities for ongoing self-development and clinical skill growth.
• Meets deadlines with minimal supervision and uses safe patient handling techniques.
• Maintains a professional image and delivers excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and courtesy.
• Reports to work on time and meets attendance standards.

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) retirement plan eligibility from day one with company matching up to 6%
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x salary)
• Supplemental life insurance options
• Adoption assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage after 90 days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

It is the policy of Lexington Medical Center (LMC) to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals and to comply with applicable state and federal laws. LMC strives to recruit, select, onboard, and employ without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy or related medical conditions. LMC promotes from within when possible and aligned with the hospital’s needs.

Nearest Major Market: Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina