Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN

Job Description Summary Physical Therapist - PRN. Predominantly acute care. May also support inpatient rehab with opportunities in outpatient a possibility Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC004804 ORBG - Physical Therapy Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Work Shift Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with the inter-disciplinary treatment team. Documents patients seen. Essential Functions Plans physical therapy program for each patient based on functional, timed, measurable and objective goals while safely using modalities and appropriate exercise or other interventions as indicated. Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps, inclined surfaces, assistive devices and other functional aide equipment devices. Ability to function in a healthcare team and communicate effectively in a positive, professional manner with patients, physicians and various interdisciplinary team members. Provides written instructions and therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient and/or caregiver. Ability to utilize electronic medical record documentation/charge systems to effectively evaluate, record, and report on patient progress for review by other members of the rehabilitation team. Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned. Additional Job Description Must be licensed in the State of South Carolina and possess a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy. Current CPR Certification. Some experience is preferred but not required. DPT preferred but not required. 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: Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medical University of South Carolina