Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Physical Therapist, Outpatient
Rutherfordton, NC
Full Time

The Outpatient Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers individualized physical therapy programs designed to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. The Physical Therapist collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and documentation.

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

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.

Recruiter Submission Template –

Full Name:
Degree (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctor of Physical Therapy) – University & Completion Year:
Current North Carolina Physical Therapist License (License Number & Expiration Date):
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (Expiration Date):
Total Years of Physical Therapy Experience:
Do you have experience performing initial and ongoing patient assessments and developing individualized treatment plans? (Yes/No – Details):
Experience providing evidence-based physical therapy interventions to improve mobility, restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability? (Yes/No – Details):
Experience treating Orthopedic patients? (Yes/No – Details):
Describe your outpatient rehabilitation experience and the types of patient populations you have treated:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expense and work onsite in Rutherfordton, NC? (Yes/No):