Physical Therapist - Meadowmont - Women's Health

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

122d

About The Position

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy.
• Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
• Current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• More experience may be preferred at times.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services to patients/clients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status.
• Provide prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion.
• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data, identifying diagnoses, and developing comprehensive plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families to create and update appropriate plans of care, setting measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Understand and integrate the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient’s total needs.
• Exhibit age-appropriate competency skills relevant to the patient’s individual conditions.
• Follow established intervention protocols and adjust the plan of care as needed.
• Discharge patients when goals are achieved or when services are no longer medically necessary.
• Maintain competency in evaluations specific to your area of practice.
• Consistently meet patient care productivity standards.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and peers to optimize team productivity.
• Effectively utilize support personnel as available and appropriate.
• Actively participate in patient coverage across all divisions within the department.
• Assess the learning needs and capacities of patients and caregivers, initiating education in a timely manner.
• Use appropriate educational methods and materials, monitor patient response, and adjust education plans accordingly.
• Ensure patients and families understand when and how to access further interventions.
• Complete timely, legible, and efficient documentation that meets departmental and professional standards.
• Deliver clear, concise, and relevant oral reports.
• Accurately perform required data collection within the specified time frame.
• Consistently meet peer review standards.
• Provide clinical education for students, taking 1-2 students for long-term clinical rotations.
• Participate in outreach and learning activities as requested.
• Contribute to research activities aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees