Position Summary: Central Carolina in Sanford, NC. is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist to work the Day Shift in our Clinic. The Full-Time PT will:
· Be responsible for outpatient and inpatient evaluations, assessments, plans of care and ongoing physical therapy treatments as prescribed by a licensed physician.
· Administer treatment plan of care in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.
· Document, in a timely manner, all patient related information and ensure that patients are charged correctly per departmental and insurance carrier guidelines.
· Participate in departmental operational activities such as the budget, clinical quality, clinical education, infection control, departmental safety and team building programs.
Essential Functions · Performs all physical therapy duties in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
· Implements all aspects of patient care in a way that optimizes patient safety and minimizes risk of medical error.
· Demonstrates knowledge and competence in physical therapy modalities.
· Treats all patients and customers with respect and dignity.
· Provides physical therapy assessments on all indicated patients per policy. Includes geriatric, adult, adolescent and pediatric patient populations.
· Evaluates all physical therapy interventions performed for quality, safety and effect.
· Modifies and progresses plans of care to maximize recovery.
· Provides physical therapy recommendations to physicians as needed.
· Assesses patient pain and its role in interference with maximal function and potential.
· Coordinates patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital and departmental policies are followed.
· Formulates correct documentation in the medical record for treatment rendered the effects, justification for ongoing treatment and the resulting charges.
· Shares knowledge and advice with co-workers, colleagues and students.
· Learn and apply new information on methods of treatment, equipment, pathologies, etc. on an on-going basis.
Education · Bachelor's degree is required
· Master's degree is preferred
· Doctoral degree is preferred
License · North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Licensure is required.
Certifications · American Heart Association BLS is required within 30 days of hire.