Physical Therapist, Float, Outpatient

American Addiction Centers • Bermuda Run, NC

1d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position at Davie Medical Center in Bermuda Run, NC. The role involves providing outpatient physical therapy services, including patient evaluations, care planning, treatment, goal setting, and patient/caregiver education. The therapist will be responsible for documentation, compliance with insurance guidelines, and maintaining productivity standards. This position also requires the ability to float to different departments and/or locations as needed, meeting the requirements of the Enterprise Float Program. The role emphasizes professional development, operational improvement, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Requirements

• Obtained degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Physical Therapy License administered in the state(s) of employment.
• Possesses and maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state(s) professional standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic office functions.
• Complies with HIPAA guidelines.
• Accesses protected health information (PHI) reasonably and shares information on a need-to-know basis.
• Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical records and provider referrals.
• Complete musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Establish patient care plans using evidence-based interventions.
• Recommend next level of care, direct support staff, and supervise physical therapy assistants.
• Provide treatments including education, exercise, therapeutic groups, modalities, gait, balance, coordination activities, sensory motor development, functional mobility, and transfer skills.
• Identify and utilize appropriate assistive orthotic devices and adaptive strategies.
• Establish functional goals with patients/caregivers and monitor outcomes.
• Communicate with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, progress, treatment, and home instruction.
• Complete all required documentation including evaluations, progress notes, patient education, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and billing charges.
• Comply with insurance guidelines regarding authorization and visit limitations.
• Maintain site/department established productivity standards.
• Maintain a clean and orderly department and ensure equipment is correctly placed and maintained.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and department in-services.
• Engage in performance improvement initiatives.
• Manage assigned caseload and assist with coverage as needed.
• Meet all requirements for Level 1 of the Enterprise Float Program.
• Demonstrate ability to practice competently across assigned departments and/or locations.
• Adapt to varying clinical or operational environments.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $7,500 in Relocation Assistance (for qualified candidates)
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree