Employer Description
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus PLUS Tuition Reimbursement are available!
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow - we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services. The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach for patients looking for primary care and family physicians.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of more than 800 physicians and 2,000 registered nurses, and more than 8,500 employees. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
Essential Functions
Evaluates and re-evaluates patient's physical and functional status including, but not limited to, muscular strength, sensation, motor function, ambulation, balance and social/environmental needs.
Establishes short and long term therapy goals and, based on evaluation data, initiates treatment plans consistent with goals. Identifies and initiates development of new treatment protocols/procedures, programs, and clinics.
Selects the appropriate therapeutic modality, exercise or assistive device for each patient based on the initial assessment, physician referral and individual patient's age specific and learning needs.
Adheres to regulatory guidelines as outlined in departmental policy and procedures. Adheres to the SC State LLR and SC State Practice Act guidelines, McLeod Health and departmental policies and procedures. Ensures patient confidentiality through the proper maintenance of protected health information.
Communicates with physicians, ancillary services, and colleagues as needed regarding treatment provided progress and problems of the patient.
Utilizes appropriate health and safety equipment to protect both patient and staff.
Provides an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families, and visitors. Consistently handles customer complaints promptly and effectively when problems encountered.
Displays leadership initiative, is flexible, and demonstrates the ability to float between treatment settings.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in education offerings, independently achieves and maintains CEUs for SC LLR.
Serves as a mentor and/or resource person on clinical problems for all staff and assists in their clinical development.
Assists in clinical instruction of PT and PTA students during their clinical affiliation. Plans and coordinates student affiliations for all PT and PTA students.
Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
Valid South Carolina Physical Therapy licensure
BLS certification
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Pet insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person