Physical Therapist -Nonexempt

Overview

Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients  pain and help them recover. Works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters. Documents and reports on patients  progress. May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

• Evaluate and treat patients recovering from injury, disease, surgery, or other ailments.
• Establish treatment plans and implement interventions (exercises, stretching, hands-on therapy, equipment) to ease pain and aid recovery.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and insurance adjusters.
• Document and report on patients  progress.
• May supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers.

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Less than one year of experience as a physical therapist (preferred).
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

• Mobility & Posture
• Standing:
  Continuous
• Sitting:
  Continuous
• Walking:
  Continuous
• Climbing stairs:
  Infrequent
• Working indoors:
  Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes):
  Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas:
  Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces:
  Frequent
• Kneeling:
  Infrequent
• Bending at the waist:
  Continuous
• Twisting at the waist:
  Frequent
• Squatting:
  Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Pinching operations:
  Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands):
  Continuous
• Reaching overhead:
  Frequent
• Reaching in all directions:
  Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders):
  Continuous
• Full use of both legs:
  Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities):
  Frequent
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted:
  Infrequent
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36":
  Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead:
  Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force:
  Frequent
• Examples:
  • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
  • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
  • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes):
  Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far):
  Continuous
• Color discrimination:
  Continuous
• Depth perception:
  Continuous
• Peripheral vision:
  Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction):
  Continuous
• Tactile sensory function:
  Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination:
  Continuous
• Selected Positions
• Olfactory (smell) function:
  Continuous
• Respirator use qualification:
  Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
• Effective stress management:
  Continuous
• Rotating shifts:
  Frequent
• Overtime as required:
  Frequent
• Latex-safe environment:
  Continuous

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