Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) for outpatient services at Frye Regional Medical Center. This full-time daytime role involves evaluating and treating patients, supervising staff, and coordinating care in a busy outpatient setting.

Join a network committed to community health and professional growth, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing education opportunities. You will be part of a team dedicated to improving mobility, pain relief and quality of life for patients in the

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage stress in a clinical outpatient setting.
• Licensure to practice Physical Therapy in North Carolina and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and develops individualized PT plans.
• Delivers medically prescribed therapy to improve function and reduce pain.
• Supervises PT assistants and aides as part of the care team.
• Directs and delegates tasks within the PT department.
• Administers treatments using standard PT modalities and equipment.
• Evaluates prosthetic/orthotic needs and documents progress and reevaluation plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PT License NC

BLS Certification

Job description

Facility Name:

Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:

Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient

schedule:

Typical 8am-5pm may vary depending on needs

Shift:

Full Time Days

Your experience matters:

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team:

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care as well as local Clinic office support. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist (PT) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Essential Functions

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administer treatment involves application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education/ Certification

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Licenses: Physical Therapist License in the state of North Carolina
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.