Occupational Therapist/Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy

The Physical/Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients based on findings, completing documentation in a timely manner, communicating with physicians and other members of the medical team, and supervising therapist assistants and aides in direct patient care and related activities.

This position will require travel between our Wake Forest and Oxford offices.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited PT/OT School

State of North Carolina Therapy License Required

Current CPR Certification

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and demands

Comfortable using email, internet applications, and practice management software

Strong customer orientation

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following

Conducts evaluations including reviewing patients’ medical histories, testing and measuring strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function

Prepares treatment plans describing a strategy, purpose, goals, and anticipated outcome

Administers manual techniques and applies modalities/physical agents

Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit conferring with physician and other practitioners when appropriate

Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instruct patients on at‑home exercises

Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharge, summaries, and charges timely, legibly, and in compliance with applicable requirements

Assist with business and administrative facets of the practice as deemed necessary by the manager including marketing activities

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Discharges patients from therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and provides or facilitates appropriate follow‑up care

Supervises Clinic Personnel

Adequately supervises therapist assistants and/or aides in direct patient care and related activities. Has a positive influence on others

Assists in training and orientation of new staff

Communication

Demonstrates effective written, verbal, non‑verbal, and electronic communication skills

Listens to and acknowledges the concerns of patients and co‑workers. Communicates effectively with patients and co‑workers, constructively exchanging information and opinions. Treats all others with respect

Exercises good judgment in communication with regard to confidentiality, timing, circumstances, place, and person

Problem Solving/Judgment

Makes effective decisions that reflect clear and logical thinking

Demonstrates flexibility in examining new approaches in response to changing organizational objectives

Identifies and works proactively to solve problems

Demonstrates willingness and ability to go the “extra mile” in meeting patient needs. Represents the clinic professionally

Identifies and responds appropriately to patient needs utilizing available resources. Keeps composure under stress. Is approachable and compassionate

Time Management

Effectively prioritizes tasks based on clinic demands to complete assignments within designated timeframes with little to no supervision

Productivity

Overall productivity in terms of visits/day and procedures/visit is at the level of peers

Number of new patients seen is at the level of peers

Time and Attendance

Is punctual for shift. If applicable, obtains authorization for overtime from a supervisor

Observes policies regarding schedule changes, breaks/meals, time off, and calling in sick

Safety

Demonstrates behavior that protects the safety of self/others and of the clinic and equipment

Demonstrates environmental awareness by maintaining work areas in clean and unobstructed order

Follows policy when accidents occur

Other Responsibilities

May conduct training programs or participate in training medical and nursing students and other workers in physical therapy techniques and objectives

Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability

Advise on health risks in the workplace and home and on health‑related transition to retirement

Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students and nurses and other medical staff

Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Director of Therapy

Performs other duties as required and assigned by Manager, including schedule changes and travel to office locations as assigned.

EmergeOrtho, P.A. complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminatebased onrace, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other class protected by the state or local law.

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