Outpatient Physical Therapist

Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of diagnoses/conditions seen in physical therapy.
• Selects, performs, and interprets the results of PT examinations of neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
• Accurately performs and interprets standardized evaluations appropriate for the patient.
• Identifies actual or potential problems that would impact the PT treatment plan as well as the overall patient plan of care.
• Establishes specific treatment goals based on the results of the initial assessment.
• Designs the treatment plan appropriate for the patient's age, educational level, and cultural background.
• Designs a plan of intervention that is coordinated and integrated with other services.
• Revises the treatment plan as indicated.
• Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of various Physical Therapy techniques with flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques.
• Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• SC PT Licensure from the Board of PT Examiners.