Physical Therapist (PT), (Inpatient)

Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
Location: Cheraw, SC-29520
Position: Full Time + Benefits 

• Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance
• Review medical history, physician orders, and diagnostic reports
• Evaluate pain levels and functional limitations
• Determine rehabilitation needs and discharge readiness

2. Mobility & Transfer Training

• Assist patients with:
  • Bed mobility
  • Sit-to-stand transfers
  • Chair and toilet transfers
  • Ambulation/walking training
• Train patients to safely use walkers, crutches, or canes

3. Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation

• Develop individualized exercise programs
• Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance
• Provide post-operative rehabilitation (joint replacements, fractures, cardiac surgeries, etc.)
• Help patients regain functional independence

4. Early Mobilization

• Encourage movement as early as medically appropriate
• Prevent complications from prolonged bed rest such as:
  • Muscle weakness
  • Blood clots
  • Pressure injuries
  • Pneumonia

5. Neurological & Specialized Rehabilitation

• Treat patients with:
  • Stroke
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Brain injuries
  • Neurological disorders
• Improve coordination, motor control, and balance

⚠️ 6. Fall Prevention & Safety Training

• Assess fall risks
• Educate patients and families on safe mobility techniques
• Recommend safety precautions and assistive devices

7. Pain Management

• Use therapeutic techniques and modalities to reduce pain
• Assist patients in improving movement without increasing discomfort

8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech Therapists
  • Case managers
• Participate in discharge planning meetings

9. Discharge Planning

• Assess patient readiness for discharge
• Recommend:
  • Home health therapy
  • Outpatient therapy
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Durable medical equipment (DME)