Physical Therapist l - Outpatient Ortho/Neuro

Advocate Health•Concord, NC

3d•$36 - $53

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance their physical and functional abilities. This outpatient role serves a varied patient population, including patients receiving orthopedic, neurological, vestibular, and aquatic therapy. Mentorship is provided in areas of interest. The position is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Physical Therapy program.
North Carolina license to practice Physical Therapy.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Pelvic floor physical therapy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and select and administer assessment techniques.
Synthesize information to establish an appropriate patient care plan, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education, considering the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
Gather and interpret relevant information from medical records, physician reports, patients, and/or family members, and document findings.
Establish functional goals with patients and provide evidence-based interventions, continually assessing and adjusting the plan of care as needed.
Document evaluations, tests, progress and daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
Communicate evaluations and patient progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff; coordinate schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning.
Supervise physical therapist assistants and rehabilitation technicians or aides as required for licensure.