Dynamic Physical Therapist: Elevate Patient Care & Rehab

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver age-appropriate care and perform comprehensive evaluations to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient and caregiver education, thorough documentation, and active participation in professional development and process improvements within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution.
• DPT preferred or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
• Physical Therapy License in the state(s) of employment.
• Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Age-Appropriate Patient Care: provide care appropriate to the patient age, assess growth and development, and interpret data for age-specific needs.
• Patient Evaluation and Care Planning: perform musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations and establish care plans.
• Goal Setting and Outcome Monitoring: set functional goals with patient/caregiver and monitor progress.
• Patient and Caregiver Education: educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, progress, home programs, and home instructions.
• Professional Communication: communicate with patients, caregivers, providers, and staff professionally and promptly.
• Documentation and Compliance: complete evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing documentation; follow policies.
• Environment: maintain a clean, safe, and organized treatment area and equipment.
• Professional Development: engage in continuing education and evidence-based practice updates.
• Operational Improvement: participate in quality and process improvement initiatives and adjust as needed.
• Float: demonstrate competency across departments and locations as required.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver age-appropriate care and perform comprehensive evaluations to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans. You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

The role emphasizes patient and caregiver education, thorough documentation, and active participation in professional development and process improvements within a hospital setting.