Physical Therapist, Outpatient

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Clemmons, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Advocate Health is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation in Clemmons, North Carolina. The role provides patient assessment and treatment in a collaborative, team-focused environment. The therapist develops functional evaluations and treatment plans with realistic goals, maintains complete and timely documentation, meets department productivity and financial standards, and adjusts schedules to meet patient and department needs. The position also involves process improvement, professional education, student supervision, and communication with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers. The schedule is full time at 40 hours per week and includes one Saturday every six weeks. A flexible work schedule is offered. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.

Requirements

• Current license to practice physical therapy in North Carolina.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school.
• CPR certification, renewed every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Active membership in the APTA is encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients, ensuring evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional, and consistent with standards of practice.
• Use professional judgment to interpret evaluation results and establish acceptable treatment plans with realistic goals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes, in accordance with policy.
• Document patient and family education, charges, departmental statistics, and applicable ICD-9 codes accurately and promptly.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards and understand budgeted expectations.
• Adjust individual schedules to meet patient and departmental needs.
• Participate in process management to improve the quality and efficiency of services, identifying quality and operational opportunities.
• Promote professional development and education for other health care workers, and represent the department on committees.
• Conduct in-service training to provide current information to health care workers and enhance safety.
• Supervise physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students to develop clinical skills and support quality patient care.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with patients, physicians, staff, and external customers.
• Provide appropriate care in accordance with age and developmental guidelines, demonstrating the knowledge and skills needed for the patients served.
• Follow general hospital standards and contribute to a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

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, incentive pay for select positions, and annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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