Physical Therapist

Sanford, NC
Full Time
Healthcare
Entry Level
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • 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.

Must-Haves
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Licensure is required.
  • Willing to perform all physical therapy duties in both inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Minimum one (1) year radiology experience in a healthcare setting required

Benefits
  • 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 Duke LifePoint Healthcare
  • And much more...

Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift
Salary: $75-85K
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