Physical Therapist
Sanford, NC
Full Time
Healthcare
Entry Level
Responsibilities
Education
License
Certifications
Must-Haves
Benefits
Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift
Salary: $75-85K
- 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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