Physical Therapist

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.