Senior Physical Therapist: Hospital-Based Care & Teaching

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, invites qualified physical therapists to join Duke University Hospital’s dynamic team. You will provide comprehensive PT services to patients with injuries, disabilities, or functional changes, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to program development.

The position emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and outcomes measurement. Licensure in NC is required (Compact accepted with NC within 6 months).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or equivalent.
• Master's or Doctorate preferred for advanced practice.
• Current license to practice physical therapy in NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments or disabilities.
• Develop and update a plan of care with measurable goals and discharge plan.
• Educate patients and families, promoting health and prevention.
• Collaborate with supervisors, peers, and other health professionals.
• Document care, participate in teaching and coverage activities.

Skills

Patient handling

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina, invites qualified physical therapists to join Duke University Hospital’s dynamic team. You will provide comprehensive PT services to patients with injuries, disabilities, or functional changes, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and contribute to program development.

The position emphasizes evidence-based care, patient education, and outcomes measurement. Licensure in NC is required (Compact accepted with NC within 6 months).