Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist will provide direct patient care for students of North Carolina State University that are eligible to use Student Health Services.

Essential Job Duties:

• Perform and complete comprehensive evaluations and reassessments for patients utilizing current evidenced based objective tests and measures.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan of care with measurable goals to address dysfunctions identified and patient’s goals, including a home program.
• Administer physical therapy treatment based on assessed plan of care, including patient education, manual therapies, non-manual therapies, and modalities as needed.
• Complete comprehensive documentation of all services into the Electronic Medical Record.
• Communicate with referring physician and interdisciplinary team members regarding the initial evaluation, progress notes, and discharge summary.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plan, prevention, and discharge planning.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and abide by HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
• Maintain safe working environment by complying with departmental policies and procedures, as well as infection control protocols.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with an orthopedic patient population, including post-surgical patients.
• Experience documenting in Electronic Medical Records.
• Recent documentation of continuing education in orthopedics.
• Certification in trigger point dry needling.