Physical Therapist, (PT), Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and passionate Physical Therapist (PT) to join their Acute Rehabilitation team. This full-time, day shift position is crucial in providing medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs, educating patients on injury prevention and rehabilitation, and supervising physical therapy assistants and aides. The role involves evaluating patients, establishing care plans, and implementing individualized treatment programs to improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction. The Physical Therapist will utilize standard techniques and skills appropriate for the patient's age and condition, administer treatments using various physical agents and equipment, and evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices. This position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical Therapist License in the state of North Carolina
• Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
• Administer treatment involves application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level