FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical Center
LocationFayetteville, North Carolina
DepartmentPhysical Therapy
Job FamilyAllied Health
Work ShiftSummaryExamines and treats patients referred for Physical Therapy services. Works as an effective Team member that contributes work efforts towards the improvement of quality patient care.
Major Job FunctionsThe following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
- Examines, tests, measures, generates, and interprets data/information findings for physical therapy diagnosis
- Recognizes, selects, and utilizes effective methods of verbal and non-verbal interactions based on the age of the patient
- Develops and modifies goals and treatment plans
- Delivers various therapeutic interventions accurately and effectively
- Delegates and monitors aspects of care to appropriate PT personnel
- Documents services delivered clearly, concisely, and accurately
- Accurately records and submits patient related charges for patient billing and departmental productivity
- Efficiently utilizes resources of human, equipment and supplies
- Authorized to have access to medications within their scope of practice
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education And Formal Training
- * Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from a CAPTE accredited academic institution
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina
Work Experience
- * New graduate or experienced clinicians considered
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
- * Strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal ability
- Exercises good judgment and problem-solving skills
- Effectively works in a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and integration of factors involved in patient care such that clinician is considered a resource to others in the department
- Demonstrates respect in all communication
- Problem solves in an ethical and effective manner
- Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork
Physical Requirements
- * Ability to communicate orally, read, write, hear, and visually assess patient status
- Ability to utilize proper body mechanics when examining or delivering care
- Ability to transfer and transport patients of various body weight and composition
- Ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift, turn, twist, sit, and walk frequently
- Ability to demonstrate proper use of and manipulate equipment
CFVH-2025
Required Licenses And CertificationsPT - NC Board Physical Therapy Examiners
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
