Lead Physical Therapist - Atrium Health Lake Norman - FT

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to join their collaborative and patient-centered team. In this role, you will evaluate and administer Physical Therapy programs aimed at restoring function and enhancing the physical abilities of patients. You'll be an integral part of a leadership team, driving excellence and fostering a culture of trust and accountability. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working in a supportive environment that values growth and teamwork. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting and contribute to a culture of belonging, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting required.
• Must possess NC license for Physical Therapy and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish appropriate care plans for rehabilitation.
• Document evaluations, treatment notes, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentoring to ensure staff competency.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Assessment Techniques

Documentation Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

NC license for Physical Therapy

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Atrium Health Lake Norman | Vision for Culture

At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety. We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence. Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care. It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities. Functions as a member of the leadership team, supporting and executing administrative decisions.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation.
3. Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
4. 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.
5. Communicates patient information and thoroughly documents therapist's actions and plan of care.
6. Provides coverage at other departments following orientation and competency completion for level of care assigned.
7. Provides clinical leadership and mentoring to ensure staff competency and development.
8. Performs departmental leadership tasks as assigned by department leaders such as performance appraisals, staffing and patient scheduling.

Physical Requirements
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. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy program required. NC license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines. One (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting required.