About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally
recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and
based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed
exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing
outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The
919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle
area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the
communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care,
women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care,
physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty
facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's
Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's
Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more
than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the
more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the
most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts
to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more
information, visit www.wakemed.org.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work
environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness
among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant
in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for
employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender,
gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or
veteran status.
Position Information:
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.
Experience Requirements:
2 Years Clinical - Orthopaedics Required - And 1 Year Clinical - Related
Area Preferred
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree Physical Therapy Required - And Master's Degree Physical
Therapy Preferred
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Physical Therapist Required
Hours of Work:
Mon-Thurs 8-4:30, Fri 7-3:30
Weekend Requirements:
As Needed
Call Requirements:
As needed
