Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sports Med

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sports Med Join to apply for the Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sports Med role at Lexington Medical Center Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sports Med 2 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Outpatient Physical Therapist - Sports Med role at Lexington Medical Center LexMed PT - Sports Med Full Time Day Shift 7:00a-4:30p and/or 9:00a-6:00p Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center anchors an expansive health care network that includes nearly 600 physicians and advanced practice providers at nearly 80 locations across the Midlands of South Carolina, making it the region’s third largest employer. From general medicine and orthopaedics to oncology, cardiology and neurosurgery, these dedicated professionals combine the highest quality care with advanced medicine and state-of-the-art technology to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies. Job Summary Perform professional outpatient physical therapy services that are concerned with the restoration of function and prevention of disability following trauma or disease that may include various tests, measurements, exercises and modalities vices. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science Degree or Higher in Physical Therapy; Graduate of a PT program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or other educational program which the South Carolina board considers to be equivalent 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. Essential Functions Provides direct physical therapy to patients upon referral by a physician, or advanced practice provider. Demonstrates age specific competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant (Birth-1 year); Child (1 through 12 years); Adolescent (13 years through 17 years); Adult (18 years to 65 years); Geriatric (over 65 years). Evaluates patients using special physical therapy tests and measurements such as muscle testing, functional ability, range of motion, and neurological testing. Develops physical therapy treatment plans. Administers physical therapy treatments designed to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as, but not limited to, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities. Documents appropriate patient treatment data, such as patient progress notes, evaluation reports and discharge summaries. Instructs patients and their families in home program. Supervises and monitors patient's plan of care when carried out by a physical therapist assistant. Represents the department and exhibits effective communication with the interdisciplinary team. Consults with other professionals regarding patients' physical therapy plan of care Takes orders from physicians' offices and hospital patient care team. Schedules patients as needed Represents department in meetings and provides in-service classes to other departments as needed. Assist in providing clinical supervision of physical therapist assistants, and students in their duties. Duties & Responsibilities Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisors, or authorized personnel as required in an emergency, e.g. fire or disaster. Uses effective time management to complete patient care assignments and meet departmental productivity standards. Demonstrates sound professional judgement and acts in accordance with the state physical therapy practice act, hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Assesses treatment process and acts according to acceptable standards of physical therapy practice and departmental policies and procedures. Participates in professional activities for continued self-development, and growth of technical knowledge and skills. Therapist will be able to meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision. Uses safe techniques and safe patient handling equipment as needed for protection of patients and self while performing duties. Demonstrates competence in safe delivery of care. Maintains an optimistic and professional image and exhibits excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. Demonstrates teamwork while performing duties.Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect, when working with patients, visitors and co-workers. Conforms to the Service Expectation Policy. Reports to work on time and meets the hospital criteria for attendance and tardiness. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs. Nearest Major Market: Columbia Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lexington Medical Center by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Physical Therapist” roles. Physical Therapist Assistant (Northeast) Physical Therapist - Sign on Bonus - Opus PARC Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant - Columbia Columbia, SC $90,000.00 - $135,000.00 5 hours ago South Carolina, United States 1 month ago Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA / PRN Physical Therapist PT Per-Diem Lexington/ West Columbia Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA / PRN We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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