Outpatient Physical Therapist - Impact & Growth

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive patient care in alignment with age-specific needs. The role involves evaluations, plan development, and implementation of evidence-based interventions with an emphasis on education and caregiver engagement.

The position requires licensure in the state(s) of employment, BLS certification, ongoing continuing education, and a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• License in the state(s) of employment.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state(s) standards.
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or education commensurate with graduation date.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care across the lifespan as defined by department policies and procedures.
• Perform patient evaluations and care planning, interpreting medical records and referrals, and establishing evidence-based treatment plans.
• Set functional goals with patients and caregivers and monitor progress and outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment, home programs, and equipment needs.
• Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, and colleagues; attend cross-disciplinary meetings as needed.
• Complete all required documentation for evaluations, progress notes, education, and billing per policy.
• Maintain a clean, organized department and participate in continuous professional development and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility to practice across departments and locations per Enterprise Float Program.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred

Physical Therapy degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver comprehensive patient care in alignment with age-specific needs. The role involves evaluations, plan development, and implementation of evidence-based interventions with an emphasis on education and caregiver engagement.

The position requires licensure in the state(s) of employment, BLS certification, ongoing continuing education, and a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.