Dynamic Physical Therapist - Orthopedic & Rehab Care

NC Specialty; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment and discharge planning in accordance with physician orders. You will develop personalized plans and educate patients on home programs, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, administering therapies, documenting progress, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in a patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Hospital/orthopedic or rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Current North Carolina Physical Therapist License; BLS required.
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, documentation and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations including strength, range of motion, balance and motor function.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and modalities.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and assistive devices.
• Document evaluations, treatments and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in NC

BLS Certification

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide evaluation, treatment and discharge planning in accordance with physician orders. You will develop personalized plans and educate patients on home programs, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations, administering therapies, documenting progress, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in a patient-centered environment.