Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Physical Therapy

Job Family

Allied Health

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

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.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

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

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

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

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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