Physical Therapist - Medical Park Drive

Maintain and advance clinical competency through ongoing professional development. Provide clinical education and mentorship to students and junior staff as appropriate. Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts that advance orthopedic practice. Participate in professional outreach and community engagement as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment Proficiency in orthopaedic evaluation and evidence-based intervention techniques Ability to safely perform physical job functions including pushing, pulling, lifting, and assisting patients during examination and treatment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and data collection Proficiency with electronic health records and clinic management systems

Level Characteristics See Clinical Ladder administration document

Minimum Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred. Experience None beyond required education, although more experience may be preferred at times. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have a current Physical Therapist license. A Compact Physical Therapist license may be accepted, but a NC Physical Therapist license must be obtained within 6 months of the start date, or before the expiration of Compact Privileges, whichever comes first. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.