Physical Therapist - South Durham

Duke

3 days ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimePhysical Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Physical Therapist – South Durham 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 – South Durham.

Key Skills

Clinical ReasoningProblem-SolvingOrthopaedic EvaluationEvidence-Based InterventionCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationTime ManagementClinical DocumentationPatient EducationMentorshipQuality ImprovementResearchCommunity Engagement

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - South Durham 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 Physical Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy 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.

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 Skills, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Physical Therapist will provide specialized physical therapy services to patients with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, focusing on evaluation, treatment, and prevention in an outpatient clinic setting. They will develop and implement evidence-based plans of care to facilitate return t...

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