Physical Therapist

The Inpatient Rehabilitation department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a full-time physical therapist. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and excellent communication skills. As part of an academic health system and Level 1 trauma center, the physical therapist will work with patients who have experienced traumatic and acquired brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, amputations, multi-trauma accidents, cardiopulmonary interventions and procedures, oncological diagnoses, and various other orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment
• Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional, and according to the Standard of Practice
• Maintain accurate patient documentation
• Meet department financial and productivity standards
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services
• Promote professional development and education of other healthcare workers
• Supervise physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers
• Provide age/developmentally specific patient care
• Adhere to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school
• CPR certification required every two years

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation ($38.20 - $57.30 per hour)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, flexible spending accounts, family benefits, defined contribution retirement plans, and educational assistance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development