Physical Therapist- Outpatient Ortho/Neuro - Atrium Health Lincolnton - FT

American Addiction Centers • Lincolnton, NC

5d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an Outpatient Ortho/Neuro setting at Atrium Health Lincolnton. The role involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and documenting patient progress. The Physical Therapist will also communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals, coordinate patient schedules, and provide discharge planning. Supervision of Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs/Aides is also a key responsibility.

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.
• Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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, and synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan.
• Includes 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.
• Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidence-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.
• Demonstrates any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level