Physical Therapist, Float

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

16d • $41 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist, Float provides age-appropriate physical therapy services across assigned departments and/or locations, adapting to varying clinical and operational environments according to organizational needs. The role evaluates patients, develops and adjusts evidence-based care plans, monitors outcomes, and supports patients and caregivers through education and discharge planning. It also includes communication and coordination with providers and other disciplines, complete and timely documentation, maintaining equipment and department cleanliness, professional development, and participation in quality and operational improvement initiatives. The position manages an assigned caseload and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs.

Requirements

• Physical Therapy license in the state or states of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Maintain continuing education as required by applicable state professional standards.
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.
• Interpret medical records and referrals, and conduct appropriate musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary evaluations.
• Develop evidence-based patient care plans, select appropriate interventions and modalities, and provide treatment consistent with applicable state Physical Therapy Practice Acts.
• Recommend the next level of care, direct support staff, supervise physical therapy assistants, and help ensure quality outcomes.
• Use appropriate assistive or orthotic devices and adaptive strategies, while observing indications and contraindications for therapeutic interventions.
• Establish functional goals with patients and caregivers, monitor outcomes, reassess patients, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Coordinate patient care and schedules with providers, clinical staff, referral sources, and other disciplines.
• Educate patients and caregivers about diagnoses, goals, treatment, home programs, and equipment needed to support function and discharge.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with patients, caregivers, providers, staff, and external customers; raise issues and potential solutions with the supervisor.
• Complete required evaluations, progress notes, education records, team conference reports, discharge summaries, billing charges, and other documentation in accordance with policies and timelines.
• Follow insurance authorization and visit-limit guidelines and maintain established productivity standards.
• Help keep the department clean and orderly and ensure equipment is correctly placed and maintained in good working order.
• Participate in continuing education, department in-services, and review of professional literature; apply evidence-based practices.
• Engage in performance improvement and process development, identifying quality and operational improvement opportunities.
• Manage an assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs and availability to site leadership, and assist with coverage based on department and regional needs.
• Meet Level 1 Enterprise Float Program and applicable Human Resources requirements, and practice competently across assigned departments or locations.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, with potential premium pay, select-position incentive pay, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time