Physical Therapist

Gates Health and Rehabilitation Center•Gatesville, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides skilled, high-quality therapy services to residents according to physician orders and individualized care plans. The role focuses on clinical excellence and resident-centered care, helping residents improve mobility, function, independence, and quality of life. The position is available full-time, part-time, or PRN at a rehabilitation team in a clinical and long-term care environment. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for full-time positions, and H-1B visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Current and active state license as a Physical Therapist.
Strong clinical documentation and communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Compassionate, patient-focused, and committed to providing high-quality care.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist residents throughout the workday.
Ability to safely lift, transfer, and support residents during therapy activities.
Ability to perform physical tasks associated with patient care and therapeutic treatment.
Comfortable working in a clinical and long-term care environment.
Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of patient care.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate residents and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans based on clinical needs and physician orders.
Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with established care plans.
Monitor resident progress and modify treatment approaches as clinically appropriate.
Complete accurate and timely evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary team members to support positive resident outcomes.
Participate in care planning, utilization review meetings, interdisciplinary conferences, and other clinical meetings as assigned.
Educate residents, families, and staff about therapy goals, treatment plans, safety, mobility, and functional strategies.
Maintain established productivity, documentation, and quality standards.
Support regulatory compliance, reimbursement requirements, and survey readiness.
Promote resident safety, dignity, independence, mobility, and overall well-being.