Overview

The Orthopedic PT Clinical Specialist is responsible for leading or assisting in the coordination of patient care with specialty training and expertise in orthopedics and work injury management. This position will support the WakeMed System through specialty training in rehabilitation of the orthopedic, sports medicine, and work injury patient populations. It requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to foster collaboration among all stakeholders including team members, patients, physicians and third party payers. This position requires flexibility to accommodate and facilitate timely patient flow throughout the system as appropriate for effective and efficient patient care. This position is actively involved in continuous learning of evidence based practice and will assist with mentoring and training. This individual understands the needs of the organization, and its Mission and Values in patient care services, and will participate in activities that promote practice operations and program development. This position requires exceptional skills in patient care to maximize patient recovery with quality objective outcomes, as well as the ability to foster team development through shared caseloads and dynamic communication to meet each patient's needs. Applicant must be committed to personal skill development, practice growth, community outreach activities and health promotion in the community.
Department Description

 

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Physical Therapist Required
Education

Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required - And Master's Degree Physical Therapy Preferred
Experience

2 Years Clinical - Orthopaedics Required - And 1 Year Clinical - Related Area Preferred

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