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Job description
Job Responsibilities
Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! In this position you will be responsible for the following:
Provide physical therapy assessments and treatment as indicated by referrals and assessments. Maintain statistics of those served.
Coordinate P.T. with other services offered at the MDC and Comprehensive Programs to include Rehab. Engineering and wheelchair prescriptions.
Identify new or improved programming in P.T. Keep abreast of new and innovative techniques and equipment related to P.T.; objectively evaluate how and why we are programmed and if positive changes can be made to improve services.
Coordinate prosthetics/orthotics clinic.
Attend meetings, review referrals for indications of needed P.T., and submit discharge summaries.
Provide assistance with tours and comprehensive programs training as needed by the administrator.
Provide wheelchair maintenance/repair for resident and community consumers' wheelchair and maintenance of P.T. equipment.
Serve as Program Manager for designated consumers
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and at least three years of experience as a physical therapist. Licensure as Registered Physical Therapist by the SC Board of Physical Therapy. Current CPR certification. Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
If invited to interview, please obtain your Official 10 year driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles to bring with you. Official transcripts will be required to verify college degree.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Worksite address
lexington, SC, 29071, US
Who can apply
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