Physical Therapist

TITLE
Physical Therapist

VACANT SINCE
More than 30 days

VACANCIES
5

VISA SUPPORT
No visa sponsorships supported
Location(s)
WILL THIS HIRE NEED TO REPORT TO A SPECIFIC LOCATION?
Yes, they must report in-person to a specific location
COUNTRY
United States of America

STATE
NC, SC, ID, and AL

SIGNING BONUS
Negotiable

RELOCATION PACKAGE
None
Must-Haves

Bachelor’s degree is required

North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Licensure is required.

Willing to perform all physical therapy duties in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Job Description
Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. The hospital offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, hospitalist services, nephrology, hematology, urology, podiatry, pulmonary medicine, and wound care.

Where We Are:

Our downtown is a hub of excitement and activity offering delights to satisfy the foodies, art lovers, history enthusiasts, and more.

Why Choose Us:

· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

· Discounts with local vendors

· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with the Healthcare organization

· And much more…

Position Summary:

Full-Time Physical Therapist to work the Day Shift in our Clinic. The Full-Time PT will:

· Be responsible for outpatient and inpatient evaluations, assessments, plans of care and ongoing physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.

· Administer treatment plan of care in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.

· Document, in a timely manner, all patient related information and ensure that patients are charged correctly per departmental and insurance carrier guidelines.

· Participate in departmental operational activities such as the budget, clinical quality, clinical education, infection control, departmental safety and team building programs.


Essential Functions

· Performs all physical therapy duties in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

· Implements all aspects of patient care in a way that optimizes patient safety and minimizes risk of medical error.

· Demonstrates knowledge and competence in physical therapy modalities.

· Treats all patients and customers with respect and dignity.

· Provides physical therapy assessments on all indicated patients per policy. Includes geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric patient populations.

· Evaluates all physical therapy interventions performed for quality, safety and effect.

· Modifies and progresses plans of care to maximize recovery.

· Provides physical therapy recommendations to physicians as needed.

· Assesses patient pain and its role in interference with maximal function and potential.

· Coordinates patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and hospital and departmental policies are followed.

· Formulates correct documentation in the medical record for treatment rendered the effects, justification for ongoing treatment and the resulting charges.

· Shares knowledge and advice with co-workers, colleagues and students.

· Learn and apply new information on methods of treatment, equipment, pathologies, etc. on an on-going basis.


Education

· Bachelor’s degree is required

· Master's degree is preferred

· Doctoral degree is preferred



License

· North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Licensure is required.


Certifications

· American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.