Are you ready to move to the beach? Is the Outer Banks calling your name? Pack up your bags and come join our practice where you can walk 300 meters to the beach every day. Stop scrolling and apply today to join a leading provider of physical therapy services with a focus on balance treatment, dizziness, and fall prevention. If you are committed and passionate about treating patients with care and concern, stop right now with your job search and come join our friendly practice.
Position Summary
Blue Water Ear, Nose, and Throat (partnered with FYZICAL Dizziness and Fall Prevention Centers) is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for our office located at the Outer Banks in Nags Head, NC. Our office specializes in dizziness and balance issues, but sees patients for a wide range of problems. The right candidate for this position should be able to work independently and as part of our team; we work together to make sure our clients get all the help they need; outside testing or other specialty referrals can easily be sourced by our on-site physician.
In our 500 sq ft gym and private treatment room setting, the Physical Therapist will provide physical therapy services to a variety of patients by using our state-of-the-art equipment (e.g., dynamic posturography system) to help with assessments and treatments.
If you are passionate about patient care and have a strong knowledge of anatomy and physiology, we encourage you to apply. Job hours are flexible!
Primary Functions and Accountabilities
- Performs detailed evaluations and assesses patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Communicates effectively with patients to provide expectations of treatment and achievement of patient goals.
- Employs expertise of patient's diagnosis, symptoms, and results of concluding studies to determine the patient's level of function.
- Responsible for setting priorities for patient's short-term and long-term goals and conclusion of treatment plan (i.e., may include developing new processes using research).
- Maintains accurate and detailed patient records and documents goals and progress in a timely manner.
- Records and maintains a plan of care for each patient that includes specific therapy orders in coordination with the medical plan of care.
- Provides instructions to patients on how to properly perform therapeutic exercise techniques such as vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT), trigger point therapy, and manual therapy.
- Collaborates and coordinates patient care with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Provides education to patients on proper body mechanics and exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and mobility.
- Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with the physician teams, front office, and billing when requested.
- Remains informed with the latest advancements in physical therapy techniques and research.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
- Ability to provide instructions and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates compassion and encouragement to patients experiencing pain and frustration.
- Provides continuous positivity and motivation to patients.
- Capable of remaining flexible, adaptable, and calm in unexpected situations.
- Ability to objectively assess situations or circumstances.
- Capable of defining and determining a problem; taking initiatives to find solutions. Must possess critical thinking abilities.
Position Requirements
- BS, MS, or DPT in Physical Therapy from an accredited school.
- Current Physical Therapy license in the state of North Carolina.
- 2 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist preferred.
- Experience working in an outpatient setting preferred.
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