Physical Therapist II - PRN - Acute Care

MedStar Health; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapist II to deliver exceptional care through patient evaluations, effective treatment plans, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This role requires significant experience and a strong commitment to patient advocacy and holistic treatment outcomes, fostering an inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required.
• North Carolina license by the NCPT Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required.
• BLS (CPR) - American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and treats various diagnoses and complex patients.
• Conducts thorough evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans.
• Monitors and documents patients' progress and adjusts treatment plans as needed.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise Administration

Patient Education

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist II evaluates patients' conditions, develops personalized treatment plans, and implements therapeutic interventions to optimize functional abilities. This position is able to effectively and efficiently treat all patients in their clinical practice setting and complete all physical therapy job functions with minimal guidance. This position initiates communication amongst inter-disciplinary team members, treats familiar patients with confidence, and advocates for their patients and team. This role requires independent practice in the primary setting and may require occasional guidance needed when covering in complex or cross-coverage situations.

Responsibilities include:

1. Evaluates and treats all diagnoses and more complex patients.
2. Conducts thorough evaluations of patients' physical abilities, medical history, and functional limitations to develop individualized treatment plans.
3. Administers therapeutic exercises and other physical therapy interventions to improve patients' strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
4. Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, home exercises, and self-management techniques to improve recovery outcomes.
5. Collaborates with others in developing and implementing discharge plans and recommendations for continued care.
6. Monitors and documents patients' progress, treatment outcomes, and responses to interventions so that treatment plans can be adjusted as needed.
7. Collaborates on teams from different departments to ensure coordinated patient care and holistic treatment outcomes.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Experience: Required: 3 years

Licensure/Certification/Registry/List: Required: North Carolina license by the NCPT Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Equal Opportunity Employer: At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment decisions are based on each individual's qualifications, skills, and performance. We believe that embracing diversity helps us serve our patients, communities, and each other better.