Facility

Betsy Johnson Hospital

Location

Dunn, North Carolina

Department

Physical Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Examines and treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Examines, tests, measures, generates, and interprets data/information findings for physical therapy diagnosis

• Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient

• Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans

• Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively

• Delegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel

• Documents services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately

• Accurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity

• Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies

• Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited academic institution

• Master's degree preferred

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina

Work Experience:

• New graduate or experienced clinicians considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good written and verbal ability

• Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills