Come be a part of a community and work in a hospital-based physical therapy outpatient clinic seeing a wide variety of patient diagnosis in Morganton, NC. You will have the ability to provide patient-centered care using state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment in a large and open physical therapy outpatient clinic.

　　The Physical Therapist uses professional skills to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, and neurological systems. Acts as an integral part of the Rehab team, providing departmental support for continual improvement and excellent patient outcomes. The Physical Therapist uses critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communicates effectively verbally and in writing to provide exceptional customer service.

　　The physical therapist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The physical therapist (PT) provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the needs of each patient. The PT’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner, practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top-decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The PT follows and adheres to UNC Health Blue Ridge policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The PT practices within the practice and scope of their license.

　　Essential functions of the Physical Therapist:

　　Consistently and accurately perform thorough evaluations according to protocol, which are relevant to patient diagnosis and current scientific and clinical knowledge

　　Correctly interpret evaluation data to identify functional deficit and barriers to function and refine current functional status

　　Consistently establish realistic, measurable, timely and functional short-term goals and long-term goals related to the discharge plan

　　Accurately monitor and modify treatments to maximize patient functional outcomes based on patient’s rehabilitation and psychological responses

　　Consistently monitor effects of teaching, training and discharge planning to staff, patient and family and retrain as appropriate to ensure safety and carryover of tasks

　　Effectively gather pertinent data from appropriate sources (patient, family, medical records) and consistently monitor changes.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education: Graduate of an accredited program of physical therapy, minimum of bachelor-of-science degree.

　　License/Registration: Valid physical therapy license in North Carolina. Must be in good standing with the North Carolina State Physical Therapy Board.

　　Certification: Current CPR BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

　　Experience: Preferred experience in an outpatient clinical setting.

　　Other: Thorough knowledge of physical therapy standards, effective verbal and written English communication skills, basic computer knowledge, principles and procedures; ability to work well with others.

　　TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Range of motion within functional limits. Functional vision and hearing. Frequently push 40#, pull 80#, Lift 35# from floor to 53”, carry 15#. Requiring frequently standing/walking, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, stretching. Occasionally sitting. Manual/finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, bilateral grasp and fine manipulation required.

　　At Blue Ridge, we believe in partnering with communities and creating lifelong relationships with all our patients. Located in western North Carolina, Blue Ridge provides healthcare services to Burke, McDowell, Catawba, and Caldwell counties. We offer the balance of purposeful work and active living in our community.

　　You’ll love working with us.

　　We are a teaching hospital

　　Teammate satisfaction 90% or above year after year

　　Multidisciplinary teams work together to ensure our patients are receiving outstanding holistic care

　　Recruiting bonus for teammate who refers someone to be hired because we value your opinion

　　Teammate rewards

　　And much more.

　　You’ll love living here.

　　Western North Carolina is known as “Natures Playground” with access to numerous recreational activities including hiking (two state parks and numerous other parks and greenway ), boating, kayaking and more

　　Excellent public schools

　　High-quality health care

　　Low cost of living

　　Moderate climate

　　Proximity to scenic attractions

　　Higher education facilities located near by

　　Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Boone

　　Work with a team that will appreciate your professional knowledge and day-to-day contributions. With more than 1,800 employees, we recognize that you are an essential part of our work team and community, and we value you. We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors