Duke Clinical Research Institute is hiring: Physical Therapist - Sports Medicine

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Summary

Provide physical therapy services to patients/clients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Offer prevention and wellness services, including screenings and health promotion. The senior serves as a resource for the team, participates in orientation of new staff, and in teaching activities for students. The physical therapist works within practice guidelines as defined by North Carolina state law.

Work Performed

• Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning in evaluation, diagnosis, and care planning.
• Collaborate with patients and families to develop and update care plans, set goals, and establish discharge plans tailored to individual needs.
• Understand and incorporate the role of physical therapy in the context of the patient's overall needs and environment.
• Exhibit age-appropriate competency skills.
• Follow intervention protocols and adjust plans as needed.
• Discharge patients when goals are achieved or services are no longer necessary, with follow-up as needed.
• Maintain competency in evaluations specific to your practice area.
• Meet productivity standards and work collaboratively to optimize team performance.
• Utilize support personnel effectively.
• Participate in patient coverage across departments as necessary.
• Assess learning needs and provide timely education to patients and caregivers.
• Use appropriate educational methods and adjust based on patient response.
• Ensure patients and families understand how to access further interventions.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Deliver clear oral reports.
• Perform data collection within specified time frames.
• Meet peer review standards.
• Provide clinical education for students with 1-2 students for long-term rotations (for therapists with >1 year experience).
• Participate in outreach and research activities as requested.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to push-pull, lift-carry, and transfer patients.

Level Characteristics

Refer to Clinical Ladder administration document.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy; Master's or Clinical Doctorate preferred.

Experience: None beyond required education; more experience may be preferred.

Licensure: Current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina.

Additional Information

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a community of collaboration, innovation, and respect. All community members are responsible for upholding these values.

Essential physical job functions may apply; accommodations can be requested.