$10,000.00 Sign-On bonus and relocation expense reimbursement available. Ask recruiter for details.

“ Why do I like being a part of this UNC Health Blue Ridge team is being a big family . Every workplace strives to have this close family, and we have definitely succeeded in this Rehab department, and this hospital. No matter where or when, I know that this rehab department will have my back on any given day. Our supervisors support us, and we are able to come to them with anything we may need help with, whether it be work related or not. I will always cherish these memories we continue to make together at UNC Health Blue Ridge, in this Rehab department. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful family. ”

Come be a part of a unique community and work in an actively growing outpatient clinic seeing a wide variety of patient diagnoses located within the YMCA in Marion, NC. You will have the ability to provide patient-centered care using state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment along with the equipment at the YMCA facility.

The Physical Therapist uses professional skills to evaluate, treat, and educate patients with dysfunctions of musculoskeletal, cardio-pulmonary, and neurological systems. Acts as an integral part of the Rehab team, providing departmental support for continual improvement and excellent patient outcomes. The Physical Therapist uses critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communicates effectively verbally and in writing to provide exceptional customer service.

The physical therapist integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. The physical therapist (PT) provides direct and indirect patient care services that meet the needs of each patient. The PT’s decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner, practicing compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and unique attributes of each person. Effectively communicates with patients/families, visitors, colleagues, physicians, leadership, and volunteers. All areas of practice and care delivery are provided to achieve and maintain top-decile results and outcomes for patient experience, quality, and patient safety. The PT follows and adheres to UNC Health Blue Ridge policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and standards of behavior. The PT practices within the practice and scope of their license.

Essential functions of the Physical Therapist:

• Consistently and accurately perform thorough evaluations according to protocol, which are relevant to patient diagnosis and current scientific and clinical knowledge

• Correctly interpret evaluation data to identify functional deficit and barriers to function and refine current functional status

• Consistently establish realistic, measurable, timely and functional short-term goals and long-term goals related to the discharge plan

• Accurately monitor and modify treatments to maximize patient functional outcomes based on patient’s rehabilitation and psychological responses

• Consistently monitor effects of teaching, training and discharge planning to staff, patient and family and retrain as appropriate to ensure safety and carryover of tasks

• Effectively gather pertinent data from appropriate sources (patient, family, medical records) and consistently monitor changes.

License/Registration: Valid physical therapy license in North Carolina. Must be in good standing with the North Carolina State Physical Therapy Board. Certification: Current CPR BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.

At Blue Ridge, we believe in partnering with communities and creating lifelong relationships with all our patients. Located in western North Carolina, Blue Ridge provides healthcare services to Burke, McDowell, Catawba, and Caldwell counties. We offer the balance of purposeful work and active living in our community.

You’ll love working with us.

• We are a teaching hospital

• Teammate satisfaction 90% or above year after year

• Multidisciplinary teams work together to ensure our patients are receiving outstanding holistic care

• Recruiting bonus for teammate who refers someone to be hired because we value your opinion

• Teammate rewards

• And much more.

  You’ll love living here.

• Western North Carolina is known as “Natures Playground” with access to numerous recreational activities including hiking (two state parks and numerous other parks and greenway), boating, kayaking and more

• Excellent public schools

• High-quality health care

• Low cost of living

• Moderate climate

• Proximity to scenic attractions

• Higher education facilities located near by

• Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Boone

Work with a team that will appreciate your professional knowledge and day-to-day contributions. With more than 1,800 employees, we recognize that you are an essential part of our work team and community, and we value you. We are friends and neighbors taking care of friends and neighbors