Physical Therapist PRN

Surgery Partners, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning hospital

5 Star CMS rating

Positive work culture

401k employer match

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join our inpatient team. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide education and discharge planning following physician orders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, documentation, and participation in quality improvement. Applicants should graduate from an accredited PT program, hold NC licensure, BLS, and bring strong communication

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current North Carolina Physical Therapist License; BLS required.
• Hospital/orthopedic or rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy evaluations including ROM, strength, balance and motor function.
• Develop and administer individualized treatment plans.
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual therapy and modalities.
• Educate patients on home exercise programs and devices.
• Document evaluations, treatments and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Customer service

Education

Graduated PT program

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA

Description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH) is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. Its commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a high ranking in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose, and throat, as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery, and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• 401k Employer Match

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Inpatient Services, the Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy evaluation, treatment, education and discharge planning in accordance with physician orders and professional standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct evaluations including strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration 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, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement and safety activities.

Experience, Training & Education:

• 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

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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