From Vantage Search Group's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We have a new opening for a Physical Therapist at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Core Duties may include but are not limited to:
Perform a full range of physical therapist services in accordance with the scope of clinical privileges granted by the facility.
Plan and prepare written treatment programs based on an evaluation of the patient.
Administer manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients in performing various physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, daily-living activities, and in use of assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Administer soft tissue mobilization, applying knowledge of mobilization techniques and body physiology.
Administer traction to relieve pain, using traction equipment.
Record treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart and/or automated systems.
Coordinate treatment with physicians and other staff members to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of the patient's health care. Contact referring physicians regarding patient care concerns, as required.
Perform prevention and wellness activities, education, screening, and promote positive health behaviors.
Additional Duties:
Administer treatments involving application of physical agents using equipment such as a pulsed lavage unit and/or whirlpool bath, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps and ultrasound machines. Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Provide clinical direction to assistants, technicians, aides, students and other therapy staff (as needed for cross training purposes) in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures (SOP) and direction from supervisors/leadership.
The employee shall perform the following as applicable: cupping, dry needling, scraping and various methods of therapy to include McKesson.
Administer comprehensive physical therapy evaluation, planning and treatment of all age groups for individuals with impairments in their neuromusculoskeletal, functional capacity, and/or respiratory and circulatory efficiency as outlined in the scope of practice and individual provider credentials for the facility.
Act as a clinical instructor for physical therapy and other health care students assigned to the department. Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on physical therapy related subjects for staff, students and patients. Provide input and attend rehabilitation team meetings, seminars and quality assurance meetings.
Maintain department records and files in accordance with facility policies. Perform coding of patient encounters and workload timekeeping as directed.
Provide Physical Therapist services to inpatient wards, as needed.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8.5 to 10.5 Hour shifts between 6:00am and 6:00pm, with a 30 minute or 1 hours lunch break
Weekends coverage 7 or 8 times a year - never work over 40; work weekend then off one day during the week.
Holiday coverage: 1/2 holiday coverage a year.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Master's degree in physical therapy or Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy for graduates prior to January 1, 2002.
Education: Graduate from a college or university approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
Experience: Possess a minimum of 1-year of experience within the last 3 years and as required to meet clinical competency requirements.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a physical therapist in any state.
Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA OR ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
Benefits
Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
Matching 401K
Pay Scale: $43.00- $48.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications and experience
$5,000.00 sign-on bonus
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