Physical Therapist

University Health & Rehabilitation Center; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health & Rehabilitation Center seeks a Physical Therapist in Durham, NC. Must be a graduate of an accredited PT program, with NPTE eligibility or license eligibility, and eligible for state licensure to practice.

Responsibilities include assessing residents' physical therapy needs, regular progress evaluations, and maintaining progress records. Strong communication with residents and families is essential, along with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
• Must have taken the NPTE or be eligible to take it.
• Must have or be eligible for state license to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and match services.
• Meet with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule and evaluate progress.
• Maintain records of residents' progress and report to management and family members.
• Repeat evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress.
• Stay current with professional literature and attend seminars to update skills.

Skills

Hearing ability

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Accredited PT program

Job description

University Health & Rehabilitation Center -

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

MUST BE A GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED PROGRAM AS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST PT, HAVE TAKEN THE NPTE OR ELIGIBLE TO TAKE IT AND HAVE A STATE LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS ONE OR ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ONE.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Assesses the needs of residents with physical therapy needs and matches their needs with services available. Meets with residents regularly according to treatment program schedule, evaluates, and maintains records of residents' progress.

Reports progress to management and family members and meets with them on a regular basis to discuss.

Repeats evaluations on a regular basis to measure progress according to professional guidelines.

Keeps current with professional literature and attends seminars on a regular basis to maintain and update professional skills.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Hearing ability sufficient to evaluate residents' physical therapy needs.

Skill communicating verbally and in writing with residents and family members so that all parties understand the program and the degree of progress being made.