Physical Therapist (FR)

ECU Health Physical Therapist

Job Description:

• Provides direct patient care by evaluation and treatment in patient population served according to age and condition.
• Actively seeks to improve knowledge and skills of self and others.
• Provides appropriate leadership and meets competency requirements.
• Involved in team dynamics and participates in interdisciplinary activities when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients, set goals, design treatment programs, perform treatments, re-evaluate and modify treatments.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide patient/caregiver education.
• Ensure patient safety in treatment areas and correct/report unsafe conditions.
• Complete documentation promptly, accurately, and thoroughly.
• Communicate and interact with other healthcare professionals and patient/caregivers appropriately.
• Meet clinical productivity standards.
• Assist in policy development, revision, implementation, and enforcement.
• Participate in mandatory inservices/meetings and orientation of personnel.
• Contribute to program goals, budgeting, staff utilization, and quality improvement.

Requirements:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree from an APTA Accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Current valid license or eligible for licensure for Physical Therapy by The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Community Overview:

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie, serving four nearby counties. The hospital offers a wide range of health services and specialized clinics, providing a vital resource for the community. Located in a region with a rich cultural and historical backdrop, it offers a fulfilling lifestyle with diverse opportunities for engagement and growth.