Physical Therapist - Resource Team - Per Diem Days
Cape Fear Valley Health
Summary
Examines and treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.
Job description
Major Job Functions
- Examines, tests, measures, generates, and interprets data/information findings for physical therapy diagnosis
- Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
- Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans
- Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
- Delegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
- Documents services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
- Accurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
- Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies
- Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Formal Training: Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited academic institution; Master's degree preferred; Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
Work Experience: New graduate or experienced clinicians considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal ability
- Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Effectively works in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care such that clinician is considered a resource to others in the department
- Demonstrates respect in all communication
- Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
- Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
- Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
- Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited academic institution
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal ability
- Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Effectively works in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care
- Demonstrates respect in all communication
- Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
- Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
- Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
- Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
- Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment
Company overview
Cape Fear Valley Health is a comprehensive regional healthcare system based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, serving southeastern North Carolina and surrounding regions. Established in 1956, it has grown to become North Carolina's 8th largest health system, operating as a private not-for-profit organization with 7,500 employees and over 1,000 physicians. The system encompasses eight hospitals with 988 total beds, including Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, and Harnett Health facilities. Annually, the system serves more than 1 million inpatient and outpatient visits across its network of over 150 locations. Cape Fear Valley Health specializes in cardiac care, cancer treatment, surgical services, neuroscience, pediatrics, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and behavioral health. The organization has earned numerous national recognitions including Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital for Cardiac Care, IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital, and The Leapfrog Group Grade-A for Patient Safety. With a mission to provide exceptional healthcare for all patients, the system emphasizes patient-centered care, innovation, and community service while maintaining multiple disease-specific certifications from The Joint Commission.