Physical Therapist - PRN

What We Offer :

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today!

Facility : East Cooper Medical Center

Location : Mount Pleasant, SC

Department : Rehab

Position Type : PRN

Position Summary

The Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) is responsible for evaluating and providing direct care to patients referred by a physician for physical therapy services, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The LPT establishes individualized plans of care and treatment goals, supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (LPTAs) and PT Aides, and ensures high standards of care through skilled use of therapeutic equipment and techniques.

This role includes regular communication with attending physicians, thorough documentation of patient evaluations and treatments, and adherence to age-appropriate care practices across pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The LPT also contributes to staff development by providing in-services and mentorship as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to meet each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Current license from the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (SCPTA)

Current BLS certification

Preferred