Physical Therapist - South Carolina

 Requisition ID:                       61482                          Title: Physical Therapist - South Carolina Division: Arthrex Manufacturing Inc (US02) Location: Pendleton, SC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex Manufacturing Inc. is actively searching for a Physical Therapist for the Pendleton, SC location.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™

 

Main Objective:

The Physical Therapist works under the direction of the Manager of Physical Rehabilitation to promote the mission through a variety of methods. This position interacts daily with Arthrex employees and people leaders, collaborating regularly with the on-site medical clinic, employee wellness program, occupational health program and Environmental Health & Safety Department to identify preventable workplace risks, implement strategies to minimize injuries and improve overall employee health and safety. The position can also provide medically prescribed on-site physical therapy for Arthrex employees to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent disabilities.

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies workplace and behavioral risks that lead to injury and compensation claims and provide solutions to prevent workplace injuries.
• Collaborates with Workers Compensation Program to review injuries and provide job function solutions to minimize lost work time and reduce the risk of repeat injuries.
• Collaborates with the Workers Compensation Program and other Arthrex departments to identify musculoskeletal injury trends. Develops and implements programs to reduce both chronic and acute workplace injuries.
• Collaborates with Environmental Health and Safety team to provide workplace ergonomic education and assessments.  Assessments may include balance testing, functional movement analysis, postural assessment, range of motion testing and flexibility/strength measurements as well as functional capacity evaluations or work hardening programs.
• Collaborates with the Arthrex Medical Centers and external referring providers to provide therapy services, facilitate patient compliance with prescribed therapy plans and develop new programs and services.
• Completes discharge planning and return to work plans including but not limited to work limitations and modifications for employees by consulting with Arthrex medical clinic staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborates with other Arthrex Wellness Center employees to facilitate employee engagement and participation in well-being programs.
• Presents education to individual employees and groups on a variety of wellness topics, including in-service training programs for staff development.
• Encourages development of new program ideas and educate appropriate staff on new programs.
• Adheres to the policies on infection control and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipate future legislation; enforce adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions.

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