Physical Therapist I - Physical Therapy Rehab HBO

Physical Therapist I - Physical Therapy Rehab HBO

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We're excited to expand our inpatient rehabilitation team with the addition of a Physical Therapist I. In this role, you'll provide evaluation and treatment for a diverse caseload, including neurological, orthopedic, oncology, cardiac, and medically complex patients, while working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

This full-time role includes a rotating schedule with one weekend shift every four weeks and one winter and one summer holiday. You'll work with advanced rehabilitation technologies and evidence-based practices while contributing to a supportive, team-oriented environment.

The Physical Therapist I provides evidence-based evaluation, treatment interventions, and educational instruction to patients and caregivers with various diagnoses, disabilities, and impairments affecting multiple body regions, structures, systems, functional mobility, and activity participation. The clinician provides student shadowing, clinical instruction, and participates in departmental and community continuing education and outreach.

Responsibilities include completing physical therapy documentation, billing, and statistics per team guidelines. Manage daily caseload with efficiency and efficacy. Meets productivity standards per team guidelines. Administers tests and measures to assist in establishing a plan of care and interventions and manages resources to accomplish patient goals; communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care. Mentors assistive personnel and delegates responsibilities as per licensing board guidelines. Provides clinical precepting and teaching for students and/or staff under the guidance of the clinical specialist or other subject matter experts. Assists in the planning and coordinating of clinical programs in collaboration with the clinical specialist or manager. Participates in continuous improvement in clinical services by attending and participating in departmental meetings and in-services.

• Key responsibilities that are unique to our clinic -- Evaluation, treatment, and management of a diverse caseload in inpatient rehab setting including neurology, orthopedic, oncology, and medically complex populations.
• Preferred experience or skills -- Strong clinical reasoning, communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills are highly valued.
• Schedule expectations -- Full-time position with weekend coverage (one shift every 4 weeks) and holiday (1 winter and 1 summer) scheduling on rotation.
• Special equipment or patient populations-- We treat a diverse caseload including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer rehabilitation, orthopedic trauma, cardiac conditions, and medically complex diagnoses. Access to advanced rehabilitation technologies and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Team structure -- Join a collaborative and supportive team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, physiatrists, case managers, and rehabilitation technicians. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered care.
• Professional growth and development opportunities - Opportunities include mentorship, specialty program development, continuing education support, clinical teaching, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and involvement in residency and student education programs. Team members are encouraged to pursue advanced certifications and leadership development opportunities.

Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina. BLS within 3 months of hire date. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Exhibits effective communication and interprofessional skills; requires physical stamina and repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, walking, and squatting during patient interventions while supporting one's weight; can engage in high-level problem-solving to ensure patient safety during mobilization.