Outpatient Physical Therapist/Lymphedema Therapist-$15,000 Sign on Bonus

Company: Lexington Medical Center
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

LMC Careers
PRN
Regular
Any
8am - 5pm

Rated as one of the Top 25 Best Hospitals to Work for in the U.S., the heart of LMC is our 508-bed modern state-of-the-art facility. Winning the prestigious, 'Summit Award' from Press Ganey for outstanding patient satisfaction, 'Consumer Choice Award' from the National Research Corporation, all contributing to our reputation for giving our patients the highest quality care. -Lexington Medical Center was voted one of South Carolina's "Best Places to Work" for 2019!
We are located in heart of the Midlands, right outside of Columbia, SC, and one of the most successful integrated healthcare systems in the Southeast. As the third largest employer in the Midlands, we invite you to be a part of our ongoing success and join our LMC Family.

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: 1 year
Substitutable Education & Experience: None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Licensed in the State of South Carolina by the SC State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; Lymphedema certification preferred, but will provide training if needed
CPR Certification.

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.

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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
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.

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