Physical Therapist

Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center (OrthoEast) Physical Therapist

Orthopaedics East & Sports Medicine Center (OrthoEast) is a well renowned physician group specializing in Orthopedic Medicine seeking a Full and/or Part-time Physical Therapist to join our growing practice!

Join a dynamic team that values quality care, an excellent patient experience, and a healthy work-life balance. In this position, you will see a variety of orthopedic conditions including pre- and post-surgical, sports related injuries, chronic pain, and the occasional lower-level neurological problem.

This position requires compliance with OrthoEast's compliance standards, including its Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and policies and procedures. Such compliance will be an element required as part of the job duties, and considered during performance evaluations.

Summary: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reviews Physician's referral and patient's condition to determine physical therapy treatment required.
• Tests and measures patient's functional status and records findings to develop or revise treatment programs.
• Plans and prepares treatment program based on evaluation of patient data.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patient to perform evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.
• Documents treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart.
• Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's health care.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Must be a graduate, or graduating, from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, NC PT Licensure.
• CPR certification required.

Qualifications and/or Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Experience in maintaining confidentiality in dealing with sensitive issues.
• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, and/or unexpected events.
• Be willing to work in a team environment and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Good communication skills required in dealing with diverse patient population, often concerning stressful and/or emotional situations.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally support and/or assist patients weighing more than 200 pounds.