Physical Therapist (PT), Med/Surg

Job overview

The Physical Therapist (PT), Med/Surg is an onsite role based in Wilson, NC. Compensation is not specified in the listing, which supports the Wilson Medical Center and its mission to make communities healthier. This role exists to evaluate and conduct medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs. The Physical Therapist contributes to the team by providing educational information to patients regarding injury prevention, restorative therapy, and rehabilitation, while supervising physical therapy assistants and aides.

What you'll do

• Evaluates and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs.
• Provides educational information to patients in regard to injury prevention, ergonomics, restorative therapy and rehabilitation therapy.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants and aides in performing treatment.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
• Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
• Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

physical therapist

wilson nc

med/surg

lifepoint

healthcare

no on-call

bls required

clinical

patient care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package, free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services

Why this role

Med/Surg setting

About the employer

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.