Physical Therapist, (PT), Acute Rehabilitation
Hickory, NC - USA
Job Summary
Facility Name:Frye Regional Medical Center
Position:Physical Therapist (PT) Outpatient
schedule:Typical 8am-5pm may vary depending on needs
Shift:Full Time Days
Your experience matters:
More about our team:
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical 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 Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee 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 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 patients 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
Bachelors 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 Rehabilitationis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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 a ... View more