Physical Therapist PRN

Surgery Partners Brand; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award Winning Hospital

5 Star CMS rated facility

Positive Work culture

Career growth opportunities

401k Employer Match

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham seeks a Physical Therapist to perform evaluations, develop treatment plans and discharge planning under the Director of Inpatient Services. You will deliver therapies, educate patients and coordinate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited PT degree, NC licensure and BLS certification, with strong communication, documentation and patient-focused service. Join a hospital that values diversity and growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Customer service

Job 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
• Career growth opportunities
• 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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