Physical Therapist - Medical Park Drive

Duke

3 days 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.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have a current Physical Therapist license.

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-SolvingOrthopaedic EvaluationEvidence-Based InterventionCommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementClinical DocumentationData CollectionPhysical TherapyPain ManagementPatient EducationManual TherapyCognitive-Behavioral ApproachesQuality Improvement

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - Medical Park Drive at Duke a 1.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Duke 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, Orthopaedic Evaluation, Evidence-Based Intervention, Communication, Team Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Time Management. 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 and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes and support efficient operations.

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