Physical Therapist l - Acute Care Rehab - Atrium Health Cleveland

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Cleveland, NC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy (PT) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.
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.
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.