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Physical Therapist, (PT) Acute Rehabilitation

Lifepoint Health
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Hickory, NC, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Sign On Bonus

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  • Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist (PT) for an outpatient schedule typically from 8am to 5pm, with a sign-on bonus of $10,000.
  • Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and a Physical Therapist License in North Carolina, along with a commitment to providing exceptional care and support to patients.
  • The role involves evaluating and conducting physical therapy treatment programs, supervising assistants, and developing individualized care plans for patients.
  • In addition to competitive compensation, the position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as financial protection and career growth opportunities.
  • Applicants should possess critical thinking skills and the ability to work under minimal supervision, with a minimum of one year of relevant experience preferred.

Facility Name:聽Frye Regional Medical Center

Position:聽Physical Therapist (PT)

schedule:聽Typical 8am-5pm may vary depending on needs

Shift:聽Full Time Days

Sign on Bonus:$10,000

Your experience matters:

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of聽Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. 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鈥檙e 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.

More about our team:聽

Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff.聽Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care as well as local Clinic office support.聽Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.聽We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction.聽If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!

What we are Looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist聽(PT) who is passionate about helping others and is a team player!

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.

路 Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

路 Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

路 Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

路 Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Position Summary

Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy. Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition. Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.聽

  • Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.聽

  • Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.

  • Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.聽

  • Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.聽

  • Administer treatment involves application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.

  • Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications. Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Required Skills:

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education/ Certification

  • Bachelor's Degree Required

  • 聽Licenses: Physical Therapist License in the state of North Carolina

  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) obtain within 30 days of hire

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.聽Lifepoint Rehabilitation聽is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment


Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.



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