Acute Physical Therapy Supervisor
About The Position
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare. Employee Benefits At FirstHealth of the Carolinas, we believe in supporting our employees' professional growth and personal well-being. That is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package that is designed to help you thrive. Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health, take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals. You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings. Additionally, we're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security. These are just a few examples of how our leading-edge employee benefits align with our mission to put your career first. Join FirstHealth of the Carolinas and help us in our mission to become the best place to work in healthcare! Are you a passionate acute care clinician ready to take the next step into leadership? Start your next career move with a recognized leader in patient care, experience and voted one of the best place to work. FirstHealth is seeking a dynamic, experienced Physical Therapist to lead our Acute Care team. In this hybrid role, you will split your time between delivering exceptional direct patient care in ICUs, ED and acute medical floors and providing operational, clinical, and mentoring leadership to our team of dedicated therapists. You will play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes, optimizing throughput, and fostering a collaborative, evidence-based culture.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate (DPT preferred) from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
- Licensure: Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license and BLS certification required.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience in an acute care or hospital setting. Strong competencies in acute care (e.g., ICU, Med/surg units, ED, early mobility, complex discharge planning).
- Leadership: At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory, charge, or lead therapist role.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Leadership: Supervise daily operations, including staff scheduling, caseload assignments, and staffing coverage to meet acute patient demands.
- Direct Patient Care: Provide high-quality PT evaluations and treatments in specialized areas such as ICU, Step-Down, ED and Ortho/Neuro units.
- Mentorship & Development: Provide on-boarding, clinical training, and mentoring to staff and students to promote clinical reasoning and best practices.
- Quality & Safety: Ensure compliance with DNV, Medicare, and CMS standards, conducting chart audits. Lead departmental quality assurance (QA) and performance improvement (PI) projects, serving as a liaison to interprofessional teams.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between physicians, nursing, and case management to facilitate efficient, safe patient discharges.
Benefits
- Enjoy a free gym-membership to one of our 7 FirstHealth Fitness Centers to stay active and prioritize your health
- Take advantage of our educational assistance programs through FirstU to pursue academic or professional development goals.
- You'll also benefit from exclusive employee discounts through PerkSpot, saving you money on quality offerings.
- We're committed to your future with a competitive retirement savings plan, including an employer match to help you build financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
