Senior Physical Therapist: Rehab & Patient Education Leader

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitative care to patients and contribute to the department’s teaching activities. You will develop individualized plans of care, set measurable goals, and coordinate discharge planning with patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, adherence to clinical guidelines, and ongoing documentation for patient progress.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy; Master's or Clinical Doctorate preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license; NC license must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
• Duke Health values patient-centered care and teamwork across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments, functional limitations, or disabilities.
• Develop and update plan of care with measurable short- and long-term goals and a discharge plan.
• Discharge patients when goals are met or medical necessity no longer warrants intervention.
• Take part in teaching activities and provide clinical education experiences for students.
• Participate in data collection for research activities to enhance clinical outcomes and documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisors and peers to support department productivity and continuity of care.

Conhecimentos

Patient handling

Formação académica

PT degree or certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver rehabilitative care to patients and contribute to the department’s teaching activities. You will develop individualized plans of care, set measurable goals, and coordinate discharge planning with patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, adherence to clinical guidelines, and ongoing documentation for patient progress.