Physical Therapist - South Durham

1 month ago
Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

  • solving skills in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment Proficiency in orthopaedic evaluation and evidence

Requirements

  • Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or certification in physical therapy, with Master's or Clinical Doctorate in physical therapy preferred.
  • Experience None beyond required education, although more experience may be preferred at times.
  • Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Duke Careers as a Physical Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics.

Key Skills

Clinical ReasoningProblem-SolvingMusculoskeletal AssessmentOrthopaedic EvaluationEvidence-Based InterventionPatient EducationManual TherapyInterdisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationOutcome MeasuresProductivity ManagementProfessional DevelopmentClinical MentorshipQuality ImprovementPain Neuroscience EducationCognitive-Behavioral Approaches
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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Duke Careers is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Reasoning, Problem-Solving, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Orthopaedic Evaluation, Evidence-Based Intervention, Patient Education, Manual Therapy, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will perform comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluations, synthesize findings, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care focusing on orthopedic rehabilitation and persistent pain management. This involves delivering evidence-based physical therapy services, integr...

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