Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services, a division of Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Physical Therapist to join our team.
To learn more about Palmetto Advanced Therapy Services, visit www.PalmettoAdvancedTherapy.com or to learn more about Palmetto Primary Care Physicians, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com.
- Offer 401K with generous company match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including review of medical history, physical assessments, and functional testing, to establish diagnoses within the scope of physical therapy practice.
- Develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings, evidence-based practice, and patient goals.
- Administer physical therapy treatments and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, neuromuscular re-education, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and other interventions as clinically indicated.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient status, progress, and treatment recommendations.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in compliance with state regulations, payer requirements, and facility policy.
- Supervise and delegate appropriate tasks to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), in accordance with South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners supervision requirements.
- Establish discharge plans and coordinate continuity of care, including referrals to other services as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and South Carolina physical therapy practice act requirements.
- Participate in infection control, safety, and emergency preparedness protocols.
- Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and required continuing education credits.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings, in-service training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with mentoring new staff, students, or interns.
- Contribute to marketing or community outreach efforts (e.g., health fairs, screenings).
- Assist with equipment maintenance requests and inventory management.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and neuromuscular/musculoskeletal conditions.
- Knowledge of evidence-based physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques.
- Familiarity with South Carolina physical therapy practice act, licensure regulations, and supervision requirements for PTAs.
- Understanding of HIPAA, patient privacy, and healthcare documentation standards.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records (EMR) systems and billing/coding basics (e.g., CPT codes) as applicable.
Skills
- Excellent clinical assessment and problem-solving skills.
- Strong manual therapy and hands-on treatment technique.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Time management skills to handle a caseload efficiently while maintaining quality of care.
- Proficiency with clinical documentation software and general computer applications.
Abilities
- Ability to establish rapport and build trust with patients of varying ages, backgrounds, and health conditions.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.
- Ability to remain calm and adapt treatment approaches in response to changing patient needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards at all times.
Mental Requirements
- Ability to concentrate and maintain attention to detail for extended periods, particularly during evaluations and documentation.
- Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment and critical thinking under time constraints.
- Ability to manage multiple patients and competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Emotional resilience to work with patients experiencing pain, disability, or difficult diagnoses.
- Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues, including in stressful situations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to and exceeding 75% of the workday).
- Ability to lift, transfer, and assist patients weighing up to 50 lbs. independently, and more with assistance or equipment.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently.
- Sufficient manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform manual therapy techniques and operate therapeutic equipment.
- Ability to push or pull equipment such as wheelchairs, treatment tables, or exercise equipment.
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe patient conditions, read documentation, and respond to alarms or verbal cues.
- Ability to physically assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention, including sudden physical exertion if a patient begins to fall.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an outpatient clinic. The role may require occasional travel between facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
- Current, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of South Carolina, issued by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Prior clinical experience preferred.
