Physical Therapist Clinical Resident - Sports - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Randolph

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

11d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

A twelve-month residency position to prepare a licensed physical therapist in an area of specialization through advanced training and allow them to meet the requirements established by the APTA to sit for the ABPTRFE specialty examination. Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities. May be required to provide coverage as needed throughout Atrium Health facilities in accordance with clinical competencies.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State upon which you work
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)
Ability to operate expertly the ultrasound equipment with specialized Cardiology software and a desktop computer is required.
Advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology as related to cardiac circulation required
Sitting, standing, and walking are required throughout the day.
Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids.
Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment.
The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups and patient education as warranted by a holistic view of the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program