Lead Physical Therapist/Full Time (Black River Medical Center)

Job Description Summary

MUSC Florence is seeking a Full-Time Lead Physical Therapist!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC003473 BLR - PT (BRMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-31

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Lead Physical Therapist reports to the Rehab Manager or Rehab Director. Under general supervision, the Lead Physical Therapist develops, supervises and provides optimal patient care services as referred by physician for Physical Therapy, based on population-specific needs utilizing a developmental and patient/family directed approach. This role provides daily operational supervision to assigned staff; Physical Therapists, Volunteers, Therapy Technicians, and Physical Therapy Assistants. This position functions as a mentor and expert in specific clinical area and possesses advanced clinical skills. Provides clinical education experiences for physical therapy students as assigned. The Lead Therapist may work in both outpatient and inpatient services, all units throughout the hospital based on assigned caseload.

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Experience:

• Considerable knowledge of entry level evaluation and therapeutic interventions in physical therapy. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work in busy clinic environment.

Licenses/Certificates:

• South Carolina Board Certified / Eligible

• Current Driver’s License

• BLS required

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day.  Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:

• 63,500 square feet

• 25 inpatient beds

• Five observation beds

• Two operating rooms

• 16 emergency treatment areas

• CT scanner

• MRI

• Nuclear medicine

• Mammography

• General radiology department

• Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services

About Black River (Cades, SC): “Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).” (from kids.kiddle.com).  For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
 

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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