Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist
Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Employment Type: PRN (Per Diem)
Schedule: PRN / Day Shift
The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based rehabilitation services to restore mobility, reduce pain, improve functional independence, and prevent disability. The therapist collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals while supervising Physical Therapist Assistants and rehabilitation support staff to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and ongoing assessments.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs and goals.
Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions.
Improve patient mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence.
Educate patients on injury prevention, ergonomics, and rehabilitation programs.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), aides, and students.
Administer therapeutic modalities, including ultrasound, moist heat/cold therapy, infrared, and ultraviolet treatments.
Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Monitor patient progress and update treatment plans.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
Required Qualifications Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and unrestricted North Carolina Physical Therapist License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications Rehabilitation or Acute Care Hospital experience.
Orthopedic rehabilitation experience.
Experience supervising PTAs and rehabilitation aides.
Manual therapy experience.
Prosthetic and orthotic evaluation experience.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation experience.
Recruiter Submission Template –
Full Name:
Degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctor of Physical Therapy) – University & Completion Year:
Current North Carolina Physical Therapist License (License Number & Expiration Date):
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Expiration Date):
Total Years of Physical Therapy Experience:
Total Years of Rehabilitation Experience:
Total Years of Acute Care/Hospital Experience:
Total Years of Outpatient Physical Therapy Experience:
Do you have experience evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience providing outpatient and/or rehabilitation physical therapy services? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience providing therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions? (Yes/No – Details):
Do you have experience supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), rehabilitation aides, or students? (Yes/No – Details):
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expense and work onsite in Wilson, North Carolina ? (Yes/No):