Physical Therapist – Full Time Days – Main Campus Franklin (Chapel Hill) Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH

– Williamson Health is a regionalhealthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with morethan 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptionalhealthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close tohome. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, whichrecently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensivewomen’s services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advancedsurgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU,leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, anddistinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for bothadult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health serviceproviders include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, TheTurner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Healthphysician practices that are strategically located throughout thecommunity, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiplejoint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical CenterWalk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our manyspecialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is asystem where your talents will be valued and your skillsetexpanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class,compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County andsurrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving ourcommunity. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work ininnovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughterand creativity. We value and support the diversity and culturaldifferences among one another and are committed to upholding aninclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of allindividuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do:respect for every individual, the health and total well-being ofall people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we areas an organization and are essential for delivering the highestlevel of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient,family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health ispleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers youchoice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical,financial, and emotional well-being.o Medical, Dental, Visiono PTOoRetirement Matchingo Tuition reimbursemento Discount programso FSA(Flexible Spending Accounts)o Identity Theft Protectiono LegalAidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and adrug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Bone and JointRehabilitation Services (BJRS) Physical Therapist (PT) isresponsible for organizing and conducting Physical Therapyinterventions to reduce pain, restore function, promote mobility,and prevent disability following disease, injury, or accident. TheBJRS PT works to provide high quality healthcare that establishesdiagnoses, prognosis, and develops a plan of care (POC) withshort/long term patient centered goals that fall within the scopeof PT practice. In addition, PT’s roles are to promote fitness andwellness oriented programs to promote health following dischargefrom skilled therapy. PT’s are expected to conduct allinterventions and communication with compassion, patient centricmindset, knowledge of current/emerging evidence-based techniquesand technologies, all the while being cognizant of costeffectiveness and ethical / legal guidelines.

POSITIONREQUIREMENTS

Formal Education /

Training:

Current / active licensurein the State of Tennessee.

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapyrequired; Master’s / Doctorate preferred.

Prior experience inoutpatient and / or sports medicine

PTWorkplace Experience:

PatientCare DeliveryDemonstrate ability to deliver positive andprofessional communication within the workplace

Equipment and SkillsTraining:

Able to work within the companies EMR system with accuracyand efficiency.

Able to work standard PC/fax, adjust necessaryexercise equipment for patient care activity.

Able to provide clear,skilled documentation for accurate and detailed charting andbilling processes.

Able to work well under pressure and functionindependently and as part of the Bone and Joint Institute ofTennessee (BJIT) team of physicians, physician assistants, medicalassistants, nurse practitioners, technicians, athletic trainers andphysical / occupational therapists.

Able to apply PT knowledgesafely and effectively to daily patient care.

Able to safely applyphysical agents required and recommended by POC.

PhysicalEnvironment:

Out-patient rehabilitation care in multi-disciplinaryteam rehabilitation settingMay be exposed to risk of blood bornepathogens/diseases.

Physical Effort:

Able to communicate clearly inEnglish written and verbally.

Prolonged standing, walking for lengthof work shift.

Frequently lifts, positions, transfers, and pushespatients.

Frequently moves supplies and equipment requiring moderatephysical effort (lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs.).Manualdexterity and mobility.

Frequent reaching, bending, kneeling, andcrouching.

Occasionally removes or replaces supplies or equipmentweighing up to 25 lbs. from locations at or above shoulderlevel.

Lift and / or carry patients with necessary assistance /assistive devices in case of emergency evacuation.

PERFORMANCESTANDARDSPerforms initial and ongoing assessments related topatients’ conditions and/or plans of care.

Develops and establishestreatment plans based on standards of practice using aninterdisciplinary approach with patients, families, andstaff.

Demonstrates knowledge and ability to apply therapeuticprinciples and practices consistent with standards established bythe American Physical Therapy Association.

Progresses patientsthrough levels of treatment effectively and safely to maximizepatients’ outcomes.

Performs patient and family discharge planningincluding provision of accurate and pertinent education,establishment of home exercise programs, and submission ofappropriate discharge recommendations.

Consults with other staffmembers to coordinate physical therapy services.

Participates in theorientation and skill development of new team members.

Performstimely, thorough, and complete documentation of patients’care.

Maintains work areas and personal appearance in a way thatreflects professionalism and demonstrates cleanliness, orderliness,and safety.

Provides direction and guidance to students andtechnicians.

Participates in activities that improve departmenteffectiveness, processes, communication, and/or image in theorganization. This includes attending 75% of all staff /departmental meetings.

Manages time and caseloads effectively. Required Preferred Job Industries Other