About this role
Hiring Now for Full Time Physical Therapist in North Carolina
Why join us?
• 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