Physical Therapist, Therapy Staffing

Overview: 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 2 Physical Therapist will work in all of the following settings of care: Acute Rehab Services (Raleigh/Cary), Rehab Hospital, Outpatient Rehab and other sites as assigned. 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