Physical Therapist l - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Gastonia
About The Position
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. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required
- applicable state license for Physical Therapy required
- BLS required per policy guidelines
- Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
- Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
- Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
- Sitting, standing, and walking 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
- Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family
- Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient
- Provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting goals
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
