Job Description

(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Physical Therapist - Our client, a 100 bed hospital located in Northern NC, located about 1 hr from Raleigh and about 45 mins from Durham, is seeking a Physical Therapist to join their team. This is primarily Outpatient.

They are offering a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 2 yr commitment.

Position Summary

Provides direct patient care to patients across various venues including outpatient, inpatient rehab and acute care. Works under the direct supervision of the Rehab Services Director and Lead Physical Therapy Therapist.

Reports to: Physical Therapy Lead and Rehab Services Director

Responsibilities of the Position

Areas of Responsibility: Outpatient Physical Therapy
Completes evaluations, treatments, and discharges for patients in an outpatient rehab setting.
Collaborates with multi-disciplinary team of providers to provide optimal patient care across a variety of diagnoses.
Provides quality and timely documentation reflecting medical necessity and patient progression towards goals.
Covers acute|inpatient rehab as needed.
Submission of insurance prior authorizations as required.
Independently manages busy caseload, asking for assistance and direction when needed.
Works with Lead Physical Therapist for development of weekend, holiday, and vacation schedule. Coverage to be provided as determined by Lead Physical Therapist.
Works alongside other rehab staff (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers, Rehab Techs, and front office staff) to ensure patient treatments are completed and other departmental, hospital and patient needs are met.
Participates in departmental and hospital wide Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
Participates in monthly discipline and departmental meetings.
Ensures compliance with licensing requirements, continuing education, and documentation requirements (including CMS, Joint Commission, Medicaid, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

Bachelors Degree is required.

Certifications|Licenses

North Carolina Physical Therapist License is required.

Basic Cardiac Life Support certification with the American Heart Association is required.

Required Skills

Thorough knowledge of physical therapy services in outpatient setting for various diagnoses, experience with acute and|or inpatient rehab settings appreciated.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required to interact with organizational leadership, physicians, staff, and communities served.
Time management & documentation efficiency skilled expected.
New Grads will be considered.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relocation bonus, Weekend work,

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