Job Posting - Columbia, SC

[Guest guest]

Job Posting - Rehabilitation Professional:

VCA

Animal Specialty

Hospital in Columbia,

SC

Located in beautiful

Columbia,

South Carolina. Voted one Of the “Most Livable Cities in

America” and one of the “Hottest Cities in

America” for business and expansion. Here’s your chance to join an excellent team in a state of the art facility. It’s a place that expects great things from its team. Do you

dare to be great?!

We are looking for a full time Physical Therapist or Veterinarian, certified in

canine rehabilitation, to expand our rehabilitation department. Our department has a dedicated rehabilitation space fully equipped with an underwater

treadmill, a therapeutic swimming pool, exercise equipment, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and lasers. We offer a variety of rehabilitation services including individualized

assessments, client education, assistive devices, therapeutic exercise and hydrotherapy. We have a skilled team of Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons who are on board with the value of physical therapy for their patients.

Skills and Qualifications

·

Certification (CCRT or CCRP) required

·

1+ year(s) experience is a plus

·

A basic understanding of dog behavior and veterinary medical terminology

·

Excellent client relations and interpersonal skills

·

Strong observation and organizational skills

·

Ability to lift up to 40-50+ pounds

·

Self-starter and team player

·

Strong desire for learning

Job Responsibilities

·

Evaluation, goal setting, and treatment of patients, progression of treatment and planning for discharge

·

Education and communication with clients / caregivers

·

Verbal and written timely communication with veterinarians and other caregivers of rehabilitation patients

·

Daily charting, charges, communication documentation to referring veterinarians

·

Education and supervision of interns, externs, and staff members who are involved with rehab patients and clients

·

Continuing education and advancing skills – clinical, written and verbal

·

Public relations and education (whether that be to staff, veterinarians, clients, potential clients or the general public) about the profession of animal rehabilitation

and what PT can offer as a profession

·

Contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of rehabilitation equipment and space, etc.

·

Giving input to improve the efficiency, quality of care, of the rehabilitation department in keeping with the VCA AEVH vision and mission statement

·

Participation in marketing efforts

VCA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for full-time employee), 401k, CE opportunities, a generous pet care discount and more! Please apply by email to

Todd Lavender DVM, at

todd.lavender@...