Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Sanford NC

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Client is a 137bed acute care client with over 100 physicians and more than 500 employees. The client offers a wide range of specialties including cardiology orthopedics ophthalmology general surgery obstetrics gynecology emergency medicine gastroenterology client ist services nephrology hematology urology podiatry pulmonary medicine and wound care.

Where We Are:

From sprawling public art to a robust music scene to nature so big and beautiful Sanford has the smalltown feel while still offering something for everyone. Our downtown is a hub of excitement and activity offering delights to satisfy the foodies art lovers history enthusiasts and more.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
• Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Discounts with local vendors
• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
• And much more

Position Summary:

• Client in Sanford NC. is seeking a FullTime Physical Therapist to work the Day Shift in our Clinic. The FullTime PT will:
• Be responsible for outpatient and inpatient evaluations assessments plans of care and ongoing physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Administer treatment plan of care in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury disease or physical disability.
• Document in a timely manner all patient related information and ensure that patients are charged correctly per departmental and insurance carrier guidelines.
• Participate in departmental operational activities such as the budget clinical quality clinical education infection control departmental safety and team building programs.

Essential Functions

• Performs all physical therapy duties in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Implements all aspects of patient care in a way that optimizes patient safety and minimizes risk of medical error.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence in physical therapy modalities.
• Treats all patients and customers with respect and dignity.
• Provides physical therapy assessments on all indicated patients per policy. Includes geriatric adult adolescent and pediatric patient populations.
• Evaluates all physical therapy interventions performed for quality safety and effect.
• Modifies and progresses plans of care to maximize recovery.
• Provides physical therapy recommendations to physicians as needed.
• Assesses patient pain and its role in interference with maximal function and potential.
• Coordinates patient care to ensure patients needs are met and client and departmental policies are followed.
• Formulates correct documentation in the medical record for treatment rendered the effects justification for ongoing treatment and the resulting charges.
• Shares knowledge and advice with coworkers colleagues and students.
• Learn and apply new information on methods of treatment equipment pathologies etc. on an ongoing basis.

Education

• Bachelors degree is required
• Masters degree is preferred
• Doctoral degree is preferred

License

• North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy License is required.

Certifications

• American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.