Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time, day-shift Physical Therapist to evaluate and carry out medically prescribed outpatient physical therapy treatment programs. The therapist provides patients with education on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation. The role also supervises physical therapy assistants, students, aides, and other support personnel.

The Physical Therapist assesses patients' conditions, establishes appropriate plans of care with patient involvement, and designs and delivers individualized treatments to maintain, improve, or restore physical function, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction. The position uses standard physical therapy techniques and equipment, evaluates and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices, and documents goals, progress, and reevaluation plans. The typical schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., though it may vary based on needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Physical Therapist license in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients' conditions.
• Establish an appropriate plan of care based on identified problems and involve patients according to their capabilities and preferences.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
• Perform therapy interventions using appropriate standard physical therapy techniques and skills for each patient's age and condition.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel; assess competence, delegate tasks, and establish communication channels.
• Administer treatments using physical agents and equipment, including moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Evaluate, fit, and adjust prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Provide education to patients regarding injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan levels for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including 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