Physical Therapist - Harris - PRN

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care. 

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist (PT) is a licensed professional who evaluates patients; plans and implements treatment plans based on the evaluation, and educates patients, families and staff.  He/She exercises initiative and judgement in delegating appropriate duties to support personnel and reevaluates and modifies treatment programs as necessary. He/She performs appropriate administrative duties and participates in educational programs as assigned or approved by the Rehabilitation Supervisor and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services.  Incumbent reports to Rehabilitation Supervisor and/or Director of Rehabilitation Services.  Incumbent supervises PT Assistants, students, and Rehab support personnel.

* Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
* Establishes a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desires.
* Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
* Performs therapy interventions utilizing standard physical therapy techniques and skills as appropriate for the age and condition of the patient.
* Directs and supervises physical therapy assistants, students, and other support personnel. Assesses competence, delegates specific tasks, and establishes channels of communication.
* Evaluates, fits, and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommend modifications.
* Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.

Qualifications:

Required Licenses:  Active NC Physical Therapist License
Minimum Education:  Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
Certifications:  AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
Required Skills:  Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Affiliations: Recommended affiliation with the American Physical Therapist Association (APTA).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physically, the PT is required to assist in moving and lifting patients; to push/pull heavy objects (e.g. wheelchairs or stretchers); to stay on his/her feet for long periods; to bend and stoop; and to reach above shoulder height. Patients may vary in size from as little as 80 pounds to as large as 400 pounds and may be totally dependent in all aspects of daily living or relatively independent.  There is limited exposure to infectious materials and diseases.

EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”