Physical Therapist , Acute Rehabilitation, Inpatient

Lifepoint Health®; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Rehabilitation under Lifepoint Health, seeks a Physical Therapist (PT) for inpatient ARU. Typical 8am–5pm schedule; full-time days with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

The role emphasizes evaluating patients, guiding recovery, and educating families while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates hold a NC PT license, a Bachelor's degree, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Licensure: Physical Therapist License NC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and conducts prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides.
• Assesses patient condition and develops plans of care; coordinates with team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center

Position: Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient, ARU

schedule: Typical 8am-5pm may vary depending on needs

Shift: Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

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.