Physical Therapist Jobs

Description of Work

The Physical Therapist will provide PT assessment and treatment per departmental and center policies/procedures for assigned caseload. PT services to include screenings, evaluations, consultations, planning and implementing PT treatments and programs utilizing an interdisciplinary team process, or when a medical event has occurred requiring acute skills PT services. Position will supervise PT Assistants/Technicians to assist with service delivery to include delegating and teaching therapeutic techniques, monitoring treatment plans per licensure guidelines, provision of co-treatments with other disciplines, and changing goals/plans as evaluation indicates. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Complete comprehensive evaluations/assessments based on person center planning, initial PT plans (Objective Plans, Baselines, and Data Sheets), progress notes and discharge notes as specified by departmental/center policies and procedures and current licensure requirements.
• Provide training of home staff related to evaluation and/or treatment or instruction in basic handling, body mechanics, developmental delay, etc., as requested.
• Attend routine meetings of residents on assigned caseload including annual life plan and interim meetings.
• Attend Orthopedic/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) appointments, orthotic and prosthetic clinic to present orthopedic/PMR problems of assigned residents to consultant as needed and follow-up on recommendations as specified by department/center policies/procedures.
• Assess in conjunction with Occupational Therapists seating systems, therapeutic equipment and supports to promote mobility, optimal functioning, and safety and falls prevention.
• Participation in departmental meetings, to engage in professional continuing education for maintaining licensure, and assist with the PT student affiliations.

Work Location : Physical Therapy Department
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link https://vimeo.com/185000006 to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all the following:

• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of professional and home staff regarding PT services.
• Ability to effectively document PT service delivery components/tasks.
• Considerable knowledge of physical therapy principles, techniques, methods, modality and their proper application.
• Ability to work work in a flexible day to day routine.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team process.
• Ability to use a computer and a variety of computer programs.

Management Preferences:

• Experience with ID/IDD population
• Masters or Doctorate in Physical Therapy with current NCPT licensure.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push/pull and lift to complete job tasks.
• Ability to engage in heavy work of exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of North Carolina.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-
employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

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For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252) 203-4293.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits