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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 months ago

Physical Therapist - Caswell Developmental Center

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Physical Therapist will provide assessments and treatments for assigned caseloads, supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, and collaborate with Occupational Therapists to promote mobility and safety for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide assessments and treatments per departmental and center policies/procedures for assigned caseload to include screenings, evaluations, consultations, planning and implementing Physical Therapy treatments and programs utilizing an interdisciplinary team process, or when a medical event has occurred requiring acute skills Physical Therapy services
Supervise Physical Therapy 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
Assess in conjunction with Occupational Therapists seating systems, therapeutic equipment and supports to promote mobility, optimal functioning, and safety and falls prevention
Complete comprehensive evaluations/assessments based on person center planning, initial Physical Therapy plans (Objective Plans, Baselines, and Data Sheets), progress notes and discharge notes as specified by departmental/center policies and procedures and current licensure requirements
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

Qualification

Licensed Physical TherapistPhysical therapy principlesTherapeutic techniquesCollaborative team processDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of North Carolina

Preferred

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

Benefits

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Company

N.C. Department of Information Technology

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Late Stage

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Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
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Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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