UNC Health
Hendersonville, NC, USA
Job Description
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Performs a wide variety of skilled physical therapy treatments for patients based upon the physical therapy evaluations and goals completed by the physical therapist. Advances the patient's treatment plan in response to the patient's progress. Assists with discharge planning. Responsibilities: • Provides skilled physical therapy treatments to a wide variety of patients. Designs and teach exercise program to meet PT goals. Fits and teaches patient to use ambulatory devices including braces, walkers, canes, and crutches safely to negotiate stairs, curbs, and unlevel ground. Utilizes appropriate safety equipment with patients (gait belt, mechanical lift, body mechanics, etc). Instructs patient and family in home exercises,...