Physical Therapy Professional

6 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Dukehealth Full time
About Duke Health

We are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. Our team strives to advance health together, pursuing our passion for caring with dedication and expertise.

Job Summary

This Physical Therapist role at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. The ideal candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing complex evaluation data, identifying diagnoses, and developing comprehensive plans of care.
  • Collaborate with patients and families to create and update appropriate plans of care, setting measurable short- and long-term goals and establishing discharge plans, all tailored to the individual's age, lifestyle, and needs.
  • Exhibit age-appropriate competency skills relevant to the patient's individual conditions.
  • FOLLOW ESTABLISHED INTERVENTION PROTOCOLS AND ADJUST THE PLAN OF CARE AS NEEDED.
  • DISCHARGE PATIENTS WHEN GOALS ARE ACHIEVED OR WHEN SERVICES ARE NO LONGER MEDICALLY NECESSARY, WITH PROVISIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP OR CONTINUING CARE AS REQUIRED.
  • Maintain competency in evaluations specific to your area of practice.
  • Consistently meet patient care productivity standards as defined for the role.
  • Work collaboratively with supervisors and peers to optimize team productivity.
  • Effectively utilize support personnel (aides, senior aides, assistants) as available and appropriate.
  • Actively participate in patient coverage across all divisions within the department as necessary.
  • Assess the learning needs and capacities of patients and caregivers, initiating education in a timely manner based on readiness, emotional status, and length of stay.
  • Use appropriate educational methods and materials, monitor patient response, and adjust education plans accordingly.
  • Ensure patients and families understand when and how to access further interventions.
  • Complete timely, legible, and efficient documentation that meets departmental and professional standards.
  • Deliver clear, concise, and relevant oral reports.
  • Accurately perform required data collection within the specified time frame.
  • Consistently meet peer review standards.
  • Provide clinical education for students, taking 1-2 students for long-term clinical rotations (for therapists with >1 year experience). Adjust supervisory techniques based on individual student needs.
  • Participate in outreach and learning activities as requested, which may include in-services, generating referrals, and interacting with volunteers or visitors.
  • Contribute to research activities aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes.
Essential Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:

  • A Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
  • A current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina.
Estimated Salary Range

$70,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.



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