Physical Therapist - Outpatient Rehab - Apex
Direct Jobs, Raleigh, NC, United States
As a Physical Therapist in our growing outpatient network, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful patient relationships and make a direct impact on their recovery.
Occupational Summary
Provide specialized physical therapy services to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, focusing on evaluation, treatment, and prevention in an outpatient clinic setting. Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care to facilitate return to work, sport, and activities of daily living. The physical therapist works within practice guidelines as defined by North Carolina state law.
Work Performed
Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations, synthesize clinical findings, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care with measurable functional goals.
Implement and progress orthopedic interventions using sound clinical reasoning, adjusting treatments based on patient response.
Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment rationale, and home exercise programs to support independence and self‑management.
Discharge patients appropriately based on goal achievement or medical necessity, ensuring continuity of care when needed.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and clinic leadership to optimize outcomes and support efficient operations.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and outcome measures, and communicate clearly with patients and referring providers.
Meet outpatient productivity expectations and effectively utilize support personnel to enhance care delivery.
Maintain and advance clinical competency through ongoing professional development.
Provide clinical education and mentorship to students and junior staff as appropriate.
Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts that advance orthopedic practice.
Participate in professional outreach and community engagement as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
Proficiency in orthopaedic evaluation and evidence-based intervention techniques
Ability to safely perform physical job functions including pushing, pulling, lifting, and assisting patients during examination and treatment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and data collection
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinic management systems
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
Experience:
None beyond required education, although prior experience in outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy is preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
Current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina, A Compact Physical Therapist license may be accepted, but a NC Physical Therapist license must be obtained within 6 months of the start date, or before the expiration of Compact Privileges, whichever comes first.
CPR/BLS certification
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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Occupational Summary
Provide specialized physical therapy services to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, focusing on evaluation, treatment, and prevention in an outpatient clinic setting. Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care to facilitate return to work, sport, and activities of daily living. The physical therapist works within practice guidelines as defined by North Carolina state law.
Work Performed
Perform comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations, synthesize clinical findings, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care with measurable functional goals.
Implement and progress orthopedic interventions using sound clinical reasoning, adjusting treatments based on patient response.
Educate patients and families on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment rationale, and home exercise programs to support independence and self‑management.
Discharge patients appropriately based on goal achievement or medical necessity, ensuring continuity of care when needed.
Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and clinic leadership to optimize outcomes and support efficient operations.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation and outcome measures, and communicate clearly with patients and referring providers.
Meet outpatient productivity expectations and effectively utilize support personnel to enhance care delivery.
Maintain and advance clinical competency through ongoing professional development.
Provide clinical education and mentorship to students and junior staff as appropriate.
Contribute to quality improvement and research efforts that advance orthopedic practice.
Participate in professional outreach and community engagement as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong clinical reasoning and problem‑solving skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
Proficiency in orthopaedic evaluation and evidence-based intervention techniques
Ability to safely perform physical job functions including pushing, pulling, lifting, and assisting patients during examination and treatment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and data collection
Proficiency with electronic health records and clinic management systems
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy; Master's or Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy preferred.
Experience:
None beyond required education, although prior experience in outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy is preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
Current Physical Therapist license in North Carolina, A Compact Physical Therapist license may be accepted, but a NC Physical Therapist license must be obtained within 6 months of the start date, or before the expiration of Compact Privileges, whichever comes first.
CPR/BLS certification
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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