Job detail

Physical Therapist-Outpatient Rehab

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

#Clinical Experience #Patient Care #Physical Therapy #Brain Injury #Spinal Cord Injury #Outpatient Rehab #Stroke Rehabilitation #Licensed Physical Therapist

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients to establish and implement effective treatment plans with functional goals. They provide direct patient care, education, and exercise programs for diverse populations including neurological and orthopedic patients.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Physical Therapist license are required. Two years of clinical experience in physical therapy is preferred.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient EducationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationAdult CarePatient EvaluationPediatric CareNeurological RehabilitationAdaptive Equipment TrainingPost-Surgical OrthopedicsOrthotic Device Construction

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and exercise/activity programs, constructing appropriate orthotic devices and educating in use of adaptive equipment.
Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly and provides age specific direct patient care according to the unit's scope of service.
The primary setting for this position is Raleigh Campus Outpatient Rehab and may be required to cover other areas of the WakeMed Rehab Continuum as needed.
Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues as well as post-surgical orthopedics, multi-trauma and debility for both adults and pediatric populations.
Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physical Therapist Required Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required - Or Doctorate Physical Therapy Required Experience

2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Preferred