Physical Therapist - Outpatient & Acute Care
Wilson, NC
LifePoint
4x8 hrs, Days

Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position

Location: Wilson, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Physical Therapist in a community hospital outpatient clinic
• Shift: Days, Monday through Friday
• Hours per week: Approximately 32 hours
• Weekend Coverage: One acute care weekend every 4-5 weeks with flexible days the week before and after
• Float Requirements: Some coverage in acute care setting with general hospital patient population (respiratory, cardiac, CVA, ortho)
• Patient Population: Primarily adult and older adult patients; occasional older adolescent/teen
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Neurological, orthopedic, general debility, general pain
• Work Environment: Fast-paced, full caseload; outgoing personality preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in neurological and orthopedic physical therapy
• Some acute care experience preferred

Additional Information

• Facility uses Meditech (acute care) and WebPT (outpatient) electronic health records
• Dress Code: Scrub tops required (no t-shirts under scrubs), any scrub color allowed, no earbuds during patient care
• Patient census in acute care averages in the 90s

This position offers a mix of outpatient and acute care responsibilities, requiring flexibility and a broad skill set in physical therapy.