Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Medical Edge Recruitment
  • Rutherfordton, NC
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description


 

Schedule: Full-time

 

Your experience matters 

 We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

How you’ll contribute 

A Physical Therapist (PT) who excels in this role:

 

 
  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition and functional status.
  • Develops and updates an individualized plan of care in collaboration with the patient, based on goals and capabilities.
  • Plans, prepares, and carries out evidence-based interventions to maintain, improve, or restore function; alleviate pain; and prevent dysfunction.
  • Delivers therapy using standard PT techniques and modalities appropriate to patient age and condition (e.g., moist heat/cold, ultrasound, UV/IR lamps, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy).
  • Administers physical agents and operates PT equipment safely; performs necessary set-up and checks.
  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices; recommends modifications as needed.
  • Identifies/document goals, anticipated progress, and timelines; plans for reevaluation and discharge.
  • Directs and supervises PTAs, students, and support personnel; delegates tasks appropriately and ensures clear communication.
  • Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient response, education, and progress toward goals.
  • Participates in performance improvement and continuing education; performs other duties as assigned.

 

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

 

 
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

 

What we’re looking for 

 
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Physical Therapy)
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) 
  • Licenses: Current and active Physical Therapy license in the state of North Carolina
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Numbers & Facts

LocationRutherfordton, NC

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Higher Educationunmatched
  • IR (Infrared)unmatched
  • Manual Therapyunmatched
  • Orthoticsunmatched
  • Outpatient Careunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Educationunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Physical Therapyunmatched
  • Prostheticsunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Tuition Feesunmatched
  • Ultrasoundunmatched

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