Physical Therapist/Physical Therapy Assistant Job Southern Pines area,North Carolina USA,Healthcare

Description

SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist excels at assessing patients’ strengths and weaknesses and devising creative but effective treatment plans while the Physical Therapist Assistant follows these devised treatment plans. Physical Therapists (Physical Therapy Assistants) develop (collaborate), synthesize and use evidence-based physical therapy practices to ensure the highest quality of care and superior outcomes for patients.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Deliver the highest care optimizing superior clinical outcomes

Prioritize patient care and provide directed patient care

Evaluate patient case history, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions to determine patient potential for rehabilitation

Establish and administer treatment programs with specific goals defined by patients' capacity and tolerance and in accordance with physician orders

Administer and advance treatment programs with specific goals defined by patients and the Physical Therapist which are based on tolerance and in accordance with physician orders (Physical Therapy Assistant)

Educate patients on treatment programs and progress

Document and record patient’s condition and provide continuing updates

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of a CAPTE accredited program (Physical Therapist) OR graduate of an accredited program (Physical Therapy Assistant)

Current state license as a Registered Physical Therapist OR Registered Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BLS certification

Experience in outpatient orthopedics preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Thorough understanding of injury treatment and prevention

Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds at a time

Must be able to carry, pull, push, and lift equipment necessary for care

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to multi-task and possess excellent judgement

Work with a team approach and be a team player

Maintain tact while working with a variety of injuries

Communicate compassionately with patients

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Physical Therapist​/Physical Therapy Assistant

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