Physical Therapist l - Outpatient - Atrium Health Physical Therapy Union

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Union, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Physical Therapist position in an outpatient rehabilitation setting at Atrium Health Union. 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 care, and provide supervision to Physical Therapist Assistants and Rehab Techs. The position requires a strong understanding of pediatric and adult neurological conditions and the ability to provide evidence-based interventions.

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.
• Ability to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pediatric and Adult Neuro preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, and synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan.
• Develops patient care plans to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, therapeutic groups, and patient education.
• 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.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• 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