physical therapist - Rocky Mount, NC , USA, United States - UNC Health Care Systems

    UNC Health Care Systems
    UNC Health Care Systems Rocky Mount, NC , USA, United States

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    Summary:
    The Physical Therapist organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs with the goal being to restore function.

    The Physical Therapist attempts to prevent disability following disease/injury, while helping the patient reach his/her maximum performance while learning to live with the limits of his/her capabilities.


    Responsibilities:

    • Diagnostic Testing - Administers basic & complex diagnostic tests and evaluations in the area of Physical Therapy for the treatment of mobility disorders and related impairments
    • Education - Teach & supervise graduate Physical Therapy students and/or clinical fellows/residents. Develops or contributes to innovative programs to enhance patient care. Serves as resource consultant to other clinicians in respective specialty area.
    • Evaluation of Care - Analyzes results of diagnostic and or therapeutic testing to establish patient goals and or modify subsequent treatment programs. Identifies expected patient outcomes. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
    • Implementation Selects and applies current and advanced techniques to provide quality and efficient rehabilitative services. Provides habilitation/rehabilitation and maintenance of persons with mobility related impairments. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs.
    • Outreach/Community Involvement-Serves as resource to North Carolina government departments and statewide health professionals in specialty areas. Presents at local (university/hospital) or state level, participates in community health screening and events. Participates in the development of new clinical programs to meet emerging needs in conjunction with the clinical specialist and/or department director.
    • Participation - Contributes to quality of clinical services through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and in-services.
    • Quality-Contributes to quality of clinical services through maintenance of valid & reliable records of patient procedures & progress. Participates in quality improvement initiatives with the clinical specialist and other healthcare professionals. Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts in conjunction with the department director.

    Other information:

    • Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
    • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
    • Successful completion of supervised clinical internship.
    • Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina.
    Job Details


    Legal Employer:
    Nash Hospitals


    Entity:
    Nash UNC Health Care


    Organization Unit:
    NDH Therapy Services


    Work Type:
    Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


    Work Assignment Type:
    Onsite


    Work Schedule:
    Day Job


    Location of Job:

    NASH HC

    Exempt From Overtime:
    Exempt: No