Physical Therapist (PT), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Physical Therapist for outpatient care at Frye Regional Medical Center. The role evaluates patients and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. It also provides patient education on injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy, and supervises physical therapy assistants and aides. The typical schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., though hours may vary based on needs; this is a full-time day position.

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed acute care facility offering inpatient and outpatient services and local clinic support. The facility employs more than 1,500 professional and clinical staff. The position calls for a dynamic, compassionate team player committed to helping patients and communities.

The Physical Therapist assesses patients, develops and carries out individualized plans of care, and uses appropriate physical therapy interventions. The role also directs and supervises assistants, students, and other support personnel; administers treatments using physical agents and equipment; and evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices. A bachelor's degree and a North Carolina Physical Therapist license are required. Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Physical Therapist license in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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 carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent dysfunction.
• Provide therapy interventions using standard physical therapy techniques and skills appropriate to the patient's age and condition.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.
• Assess staff competence, delegate specific 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.
• Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 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