Physical Therapist, Outpatient Orthopedics

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 52,624 - 78,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $7,500

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist located in High Point, North Carolina. The role requires a B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited school, and current licensure in the state. Responsibilities include providing thorough patient assessments and treatments while adhering to professional standards and departmental policies.

Successful candidates will promote effective teamwork, oversee support staff, and maintain accurate documentation related to patient care. Benefits include a competitive salary within a range of $38.20 - $57.30 per hour, health and welfare benefits, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid physical therapy degree.
• Current licensure in North Carolina required.
• CPR certification must be valid at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative work environment adhering to standards.
• Provide comprehensive patient care assessment and treatment.
• Supervise support staff in patient care activities.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Communication skills

Team building

Education

B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited physical therapy school

Current licensure in applicable state

CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C

Job description

Department: 05602 WFBMG University Group Practice: Lindsay St - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F, rotating Saturday mornings 4-5 times per year.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Position Highlights

• Location: High Point, North Carolina
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 in relocation assistance (for qualified candidates)

What You’ll Need

• B.S., M.S., or D.P.T degree from an accredited physical therapy school
• Current licensure in the applicable state
• CPR certification in Basic Life Support, Level C

What You’ll Do

• Adhere to general hospital standards and departmental policies to promote a cooperative work environment, using communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Provide patient care assessment and treatment, ensuring evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional, and adhere to the Standard of Practice. Use professional judgment to interpret evaluation results, establish treatment plans with realistic goals, encourage patients and significant others in goal setting, recognize changes in patient physiology, recommend next level of care, and ensure quality outcomes.
• Supervise support staff assisting with patient care, providing direction and feedback.
• Maintain accurate documentation: complete written patient evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, patient/family education, charges, departmental statistics, and ICD-10 codes as appropriate. Ensure documentation is legible and timely.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards, understand budgeted expectations, and adjust individual schedules to meet patient and department needs.
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency, identify quality and operational opportunities, communicate progress barriers to supervisors, and research and suggest evidence-based best practices.
• Promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers, provide representation on committees, conduct in-service training programs, and share clinical expertise with other therapists, student affiliates, and healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers in a professional and timely manner, responding to questions, promoting an open atmosphere, sharing seminar information, and informing supervisors of issues and resolutions.
• Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines, demonstrate age/developmentally specific knowledge, skills, and abilities, and maintain competence by staying updated on growth, development, and aging.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package: competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, career development programs, and more to support work and life balance.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range, based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift and on‑call compensation.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off program.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.