Physical Therapist NonExempt

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Lifepoint Rehabilitation at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a Physical Therapist to evaluate and provide medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. The therapist develops individualized plans of care to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction, involving patients according to their abilities and preferences. The role includes patient education, assessment and documentation, therapy interventions, and supervision of assistants, students, aides, and other support personnel.

The position is full-time, day shift. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare delivery network with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities. The organization describes its mission as making communities healthier and emphasizes employee well-being, professional growth, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Physical Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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

• Evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Educate patients about injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation therapy.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions.
• Establish appropriate plans of care based on identified problems and patient capabilities and preferences.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent physical dysfunction.
• Perform therapy interventions using appropriate physical therapy techniques and skills for the patient’s age and condition.
• Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, aides, and other support personnel.
• Assess competence, delegate specific tasks, and establish communication channels.
• Administer treatment 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.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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