Physical Therapist (PT), (Inpatient)

• Role: Physical Therapist (PT)
• Location: Cheraw, SC-29520
• Position: Full Time + Benefits

Must Have

+ Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.

+ Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license in South Carolina.

+ Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Evaluation & Assessment

• Assess patient mobility, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance
• Review medical history, physician orders, and diagnostic reports
• Evaluate pain levels and functional limitations
• Determine rehabilitation needs and discharge readiness

2. Mobility & Transfer Training

Assist Patients With

• Bed mobility
• Sit-to-stand transfers
• Chair and toilet transfers
• Ambulation/walking training
• Train patients to safely use walkers, crutches, or canes

3. Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation

• Develop individualized exercise programs
• Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance
• Provide post-operative rehabilitation (joint replacements, fractures, cardiac surgeries, etc.)
• Help patients regain functional independence

4. Early Mobilization

Encourage movement as early as medically appropriate

Prevent Complications from Prolonged Bed Rest Such As

• Muscle weakness
• Blood clots
• Pressure injuries
• Pneumonia

5. Neurological & Specialized Rehabilitation

Treat Patients With

• Stroke
• Spinal cord injuries
• Brain injuries
• Neurological disorders
• Improve coordination, motor control, and balance

6. Fall Prevention & Safety Training

• Assess fall risks
• Educate patients and families on safe mobility techniques
• Recommend safety precautions and assistive devices

7. Pain Management

Use therapeutic techniques and modalities to reduce pain

Assist patients in improving movement without increasing discomfort

8. Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Work Closely With

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech Therapists
• Case managers
• Participate in discharge planning meetings

9. Discharge Planning

Assess patient readiness for discharge

Recommend

• Home health therapy
• Outpatient therapy
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Durable medical equipment (DME)