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WakeMed Health & Hospitals

Physical Therapist, Opt 1-Therapy Staffing Resources

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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

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Job Description

Overview Seeking individual with wound care experience The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services by evaluating patients, establishing and implementing effective treatment plans with functional treatment goals, providing patient education and therapeutic intervention/activity programs and educating in use of assistive devices. Position is responsible for observing, evaluating and documenting the results of treatment interventions and modifying age-appropriate treatment plan accordingly. The Option 1 Physical Therapist will work in a minimum of one of the following settings of care: Acute Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital and Outpatient Rehab. Populations served include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, other neurological issues, as well as post-surgical orthopedics, cardiac, multi-trauma and debility for both adult and pediatric populations. This position is in the Therapy Services Supplemental Pool and has minimum shift availability requirements per calendar year. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org . EOE Licensure Licensed Physical Therapist Required Education Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required Master's Degree Physical Therapy Preferred Experience 2 Years Clinical - Physical Therapy Preferred. Seeking individual with wound care experience
Qualifications:
Licensed Physical Therapist Required