Provides evaluation and direct patient care for those individuals referred by their physician requiring physical therapy services, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Staff LPT's also supervise LPTA's and PT aides, establish the plan of care and goals of their patient�s rehabilitative care. Staff LPT's must be skilled in the use of all equipment utilized in patient care, provide timely and accurate patient evaluation and treatment documentation and correspond regularly with attending physicians. LPT utilizes knowledge of age appropriate guidelines to provide care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Provides in-services for other staff members.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Other Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy with bachelors, master's or doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
• New graduates are eligible for position, but require at least one year professional experience prior to acting as clinical supervisor for interning LPT students.
• Current license from SCPTA/South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Current BLS certification required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office and clinical environment including inpatient and outpatient settings.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.