Physical Therapist - Outpatient In Home Therapy - North Charlotte - FT
About The Position
This position is part of a new at home program that will serve outpatient therapy across the Northern Charlotte area. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, and synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan. This 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. The role involves gathering and interpreting appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family. Establishing functional goals in conjunction with the patient and providing evidence-based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed is crucial. Documentation of evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges is required. Communication of patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordination of patient's schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning are key responsibilities. The Physical Therapist also provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required.
- Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
