Physical Therapist II - Inpatient/Acute Care - Greater Charlotte Float - PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support four Atrium Health Inpatient facilities and three Acute Care facilities: Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte, Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly, Carolinas Rehabilitation Northeast, Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Pineville, Atrium Health Mercy, and Atrium Health University. The Physical Therapist II is responsible for interpreting medical records and provider referrals, completing evaluations, and establishing patient care plans using evidence-based interventions. They will recommend the next level of care, supervise support staff, and ensure quality outcomes. Treatments may include education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and transfer skills. The role also involves identifying and utilizing appropriate assistive devices and adaptive strategies, setting functional goals with patients/caregivers, monitoring outcomes, and collaborating with other disciplines for coordinated care. Effective communication with patients, caregivers, providers, and staff is essential, as is accurate and timely documentation for patient care, billing, and compliance. The position requires maintaining productivity standards, ensuring a clean and orderly work environment, and pursuing professional development. The incumbent will actively engage in performance improvement initiatives and manage their caseload, assisting with coverage needs across assigned departments and locations as part of the Enterprise Float Program. This requires adaptability to varying clinical and operational environments.

Requirements

Active Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of employment.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
Ongoing compliance with state‑mandated continuing education requirements.
Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
Clinical experience consistent with independent physical therapy practice.
Ability to manage patient evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical decision‑making independently.
Knowledge of physical therapy evaluation techniques, interventions, and standards of practice.
Strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving abilities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to educate patients and caregivers effectively and address learning barriers.
Intermediate computer skills and ability to perform basic office and documentation functions.
Demonstrated compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.
Ability to complete required competencies and meet site‑specific clinical standards.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Ability to lift: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist Up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height for reasonable distances
Ability to push/pull up to 30 lbs. of force.
Ability to assist with patient transfers, including sliding transfers of up to 150 lbs. with assistance.
Repetitive use of hands including grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine motor manipulation.
Functional use of senses and intelligible speech for effective communication.
Ability to demonstrate exercises and therapeutic activities to patients and caregivers.
Exposure to electrical, chemical, blood, and body fluid hazards; must wear protective equipment as required.
May require travel between sites and exposure to road and weather hazards.
Work environment is primarily indoors with occasional outdoor exposure.
May make home visits as part of patient care delivery.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred, or educational requirements commensurate with date of graduation.
Multi‑state licensure or experience practicing across multiple care settings (preferred).
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT).
Prior float, multi‑site, or diverse clinical setting experience.
Demonstrated adaptability to varying clinical, operational, and patient care environments.

Responsibilities

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Interprets medical records and provider referrals as appropriate, and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations utilizing appropriate methods.
Establishes an appropriate patient care plan utilizing evidence-based intervention in accordance with state(s) Physical Therapy Practice Act to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient/caregiver education as warranted by clinical diagnosis.
Recommends next level of care, directs support staff, supervises physical therapy assistants, and ensures quality outcomes.
Treatments may include but are not limited to: education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and transfer skills.
Identifies the need for and utilizes appropriate assistive orthotic devices and adaptive strategies.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications to all therapeutic interventions utilized.
Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient/caregiver and monitors outcomes to enhance physical and functional abilities.
Provides individualized adjustments based on the patient’s response to treatment and continuous reassessment.
Identifies factors affecting a patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Communicates with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines to keep all stakeholders informed on the patient’s progress and plan of care.
Collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate the patient’s schedule
Provides education to the patient and caregivers based on patient needs.
Identifies and addresses preferences and learning barriers.
Provides patient and caregiver education regarding diagnosis, progress toward goals, treatment intervention, and home instruction.
Supports patient discharge by providing written home programs, education, and recommending necessary equipment to promote functionality.
Communicates in a professional and timely manner with patient/caregivers, providers, staff, and all external customers.
Responds to questions by staff.
Promotes an open atmosphere of communication.
Informs supervisor of issues and resolutions to potential problems.
Communicates information with patients and caregivers and ensures understanding.
May attend patient care meetings and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to integrate care and coordinate schedules with other disciplines.
Completes all required documentation including patient evaluations, progress notes, patient education, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and billing charges.
Complies with insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit limitations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient/caregiver education, charges and departmental statistics, and ICD codes as appropriate.
Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Shares responsibility in maintaining a clean and orderly department by cleaning up after patient treatment and ensuring all equipment is placed correctly and maintained in good working order.
Pursues professional growth by participating in continuing education initiatives, department in-services, and reviewing professional literature implementing evidence-based practices into daily operations.
Actively engages in performance improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care outcomes and overall quality of services.
Demonstrates clinical responsibility by identifying opportunities for both quality and operational improvement within daily practice.
Participates in process review and development, consistently bringing forward questions, concerns, and potential solutions.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Meets all requirements for Level 2 outlined in the Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources policies.
Must demonstrate the ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations and adapt to varying clinical or operational environments based on organizational need.

Benefits

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
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