Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

Job Summary

Homeland Talent Solutions has partnered with a leading regional healthcare organization to identify a Physical Therapist for its outpatient rehabilitation team in Hickory, North Carolina. The Physical Therapist will work with a primarily orthopedic outpatient population in a patient-centered environment focused on individualized treatment, clinical autonomy, and one-on-one care.

This opportunity offers the ability to make a meaningful impact through personalized treatment plans and high-quality patient care. The ideal Physical Therapist will bring strong orthopedic experience and the ability to independently evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver effective care for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a commitment to patient outcomes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate outpatient physical therapy patients and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based care for orthopedic, musculoskeletal, post-operative, and related conditions
• Deliver primarily one-on-one care through approximately 45–60 minute treatment sessions
• Apply manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional training, and other appropriate techniques
• Collaborate with orthopedic providers, surgeons, PTAs, and other rehabilitation team members
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress, response to treatment, functional goals, and clinical outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate patients on treatment plans, home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term recovery
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday hospital coverage rotations
• Complete required orientation and maintain competency to provide inpatient/acute therapy coverage when assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current North Carolina Physical Therapist license or ability to obtain licensure prior to start
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within the required timeframe
• Strong orthopedic assessment and treatment skills
• Ability to independently manage an outpatient caseload
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Willingness to participate in weekend and holiday hospital coverage rotations
• Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy experience, preferred
• Strong manual therapy experience, preferred
• Dry needling certification, preferred
• Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification, preferred
• Orthopedic fellowship training or advanced orthopedic education, preferred
• Experience treating post-operative orthopedic patients, preferred
• Experience collaborating with orthopedic surgeons and referral partners, preferred

Additional Information

Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Schedule may vary based on patient and unit needs and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Benefits

This position offers an hourly rate of $38.88–$44.00, based on experience and qualifications, with new graduates starting at $38.88/hour. Final compensation will be determined based on applicable experience and internal equity. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits package are also offered.

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