Physical Therapist

Qualifications and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited PT/OT School.
• State of North Carolina Therapy License Required.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
• Comfortable using email, internet applications, and practice management software.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts evaluations including reviewing patients’ medical histories, testing and measuring strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.
• Prepares treatment plans describing a strategy, purpose, goals, and anticipated outcome.
• Administers manual techniques and applies modalities/physical agents.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit conferring with physician and other practitioners when appropriate.
• Teaches patients to use assistive and adaptive devices. Instruct patients on at-home exercises.
• Records evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharge, summaries, and charges timely, legibly, and in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist with business and administrative facets of the practice as deemed necessary by the manager including marketing activities.