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Physical Therapist

  • North Carolina, Highlands

  • 07/28/2026

  • Contract

  • Active

Job Description:

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    JOB SUMMARY
    Provide comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and treatments to patients admitted to a critical care access hospital. Focus on treatment delivery for patients with a strong rehabilitation mindset.

    Key Responsibilities
    - Evaluate and treat patients admitted to the hospital.
    - Focus on treatment delivery, not solely evaluations.
    - Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and treatments (as per JD, though title is PT, assuming OT evaluations/treatments are also part of the unit's scope).
    - Utilize all available lift and rehabilitation equipment in the large rehab gym.
    - Provide therapy outdoors as needed.
    - Deliver therapy within a fully functioning kitchen and laundry setup within the new Rehab Gym.

    Schedule / Shift
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Required Qualifications
    - Ability to evaluate and treat patients admitted to the hospital.
    - Strong rehab mindset with a focus on treatment.
    - Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.

    Experience
    - Minimum 1 year of experience.

    Certifications
    - BLS required.

    Skills
    - Comprehensive OT evaluations and treatments.
    - Proficient in the use of all lift and rehabilitation equipment.

    EMR / Systems
    - Cerner

    Patient Population
    - Predominantly swing bed patients.

    Unit / Specialty
    - Rehab Services
    - Critical Care Access Hospital
    - Outpatient Rehabilitation

    Floating / On-Call
    - Will float to Eckerd Living Center if needed (located in the same building).
    - Primary location will be Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.

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