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What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$91,389 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Why Powerback?
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Benefits:
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members. +
- Paid Time Off
- : We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members. +
- Support for
New Grads:
- Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field. +
Continuing Education:
- Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge. +
- H-1
B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
- We support Visa or Green Card sponsorships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role. +
- Perks at
Powerback:
- Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more.
Puts patient service first:
ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as: Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training Functional training Manual therapy Airway clearance techniques Integumentary repair and protection Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications- They must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license and eligibility.
- They must have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy; or
- They must have a Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical
- Therapy; or
- They must have a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
- They must be available to travel to and temporarily reside in locations outside of the therapists primary home.
- The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.
Genesis HealthCare, Inc. and all affiliated entities (collectively "Genesis") has a strong commitment to diversity that is fully supported and practiced by our officers and leadership team. Genesis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, amnesty, military status or status as protected veterans, or any other legally protected characteristic. Genesis is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace free from discrimination and harassment where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.