Physical Therapist I - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy West Cabarrus YMCA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Concord, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, and synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan. This includes necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education, considering the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs. The role involves gathering and interpreting data from medical records, physician reports, and patient/family input. Functional goals are established with the patient, and evidence-based interventions are provided with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed. Documentation includes evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges. Communication with physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff regarding patient progress is essential, as is coordinating patient schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning. The Physical Therapist will also provide supervision of PTAs and Rehab Tech/Aides as required for licensure. The work is performed in a fast-paced clinical environment, primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required.
• Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, and synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan.
• Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed.
• 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 supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level