Clinical Physical Therapist - Patient-Focused Care

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services for patients with injuries or disabilities. You will develop individualized plans of care, collaborate with families, and adjust treatment as needed to achieve measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching students, adhering to state practice guidelines, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy.
• NC license must be obtained within 6 months of start date; Compact license may be accepted but NC license required.
• Master's degree or Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments or disabilities.
• Develop and update plan of care with measurable goals and discharge plan.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and collaborate with patient/family.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or medical need ceases.
• Support and participate in patient coverage across departments and supervise students.

Skills

Manual handling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or DPT preferred

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive therapy services for patients with injuries or disabilities. You will develop individualized plans of care, collaborate with families, and adjust treatment as needed to achieve measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching students, adhering to state practice guidelines, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient flow and quality care.