Physical Therapist I - Outpatient

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist I evaluates patients and selects and administers assessment techniques. The therapist interprets information to establish an appropriate patient care plan, including modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education based on the patient's diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs. The role gathers and interprets data from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families; establishes functional goals with patients; and provides evidence-based interventions, continually assessing and adjusting the plan of care as needed. The position documents evaluations, tests, progress and daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges. It communicates evaluations and progress to physicians, referral sources, and clinical staff; coordinates schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning; and supervises PTAs and rehabilitation technicians or aides as required for licensure. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment, primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors. The schedule is Monday through Friday and varies based on clinic needs; occasional Saturday coverage may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Physical Therapy program.
Applicable state license for Physical Therapy.
BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
Hearing and vision, corrected as needed, adequate for communication and reading; intelligible speech and sufficient language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day; sometimes climb stairs, kneel, twist, and bend; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and reach overhead.
Ability to lift patients, equipment, or supplies up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, and laterally transfer patients weighing 100 pounds rarely.
Ability to demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and select and administer assessment techniques.
Interpret information to develop patient care plans, including appropriate modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education.
Gather and interpret data from medical records, physician reports, patients, and families.
Establish functional goals with patients and provide evidence-based interventions, assessing and adjusting the plan of care as needed.
Document evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance, patient and family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
Communicate patient evaluations and progress to physicians, referral sources, and other clinical staff.
Coordinate patient schedules, treatment programs, and discharge planning.
Supervise PTAs and rehabilitation technicians or aides as required for licensure.
Demonstrate appropriate exercises and activities to patients and caregivers.