Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for an on-site ambulatory surgery setting. You will perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation plans.

Work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, while documenting all clinical findings in the EMR and educating patients on home exercise programs to support recovery and ongoing mobility.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and maintaining accurate clinical records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop and deliver individualized post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Document clinical findings and progress in the EMR.
• Educate patients on home exercise and rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient-centered care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PT license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Role

PRN Physical Therapist in an on-site ambulatory surgery setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop and deliver individualized post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation treatment plans.
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Document clinical findings and progress in the EMR.
• Educate patients on home exercise and rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Physical Therapist with strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Proficiency with EMR documentation and maintaining accurate clinical records.