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Summary of Performance Expectations.
Evaluates patients referred for physical therapy to maximize functional mobility and promote return to independent level of function. Develops, communicates, coordinates, implements, monitors and revises treatment plan with goal of maximizing patient’s capabilities.  Also provides prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. Supervises clinical activities of PTAs and non-licensed personnel.
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. Current NC license or licensure from a compact state. BCLS for healthcare providers or completion of BCLS from the American Heart Association within three months of employment date.
Preferred
Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or higher.
Work Experience:
Required
No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.
Preferred
One year experience
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.
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