Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Outpatient

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Shelby, NC is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist for outpatient pediatrics. The role involves evaluating patients, creating and directing evidence-based treatment plans, and coordinating with physicians and care teams to support discharge planning.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, an active state license, at least 1 year of licensed PT experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy.
• Active state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider) required.
• Minimum 1 year licensed PT experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized care plans.
• Gather data from medical records, physician reports, patients and families.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and charges as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling, treatment programs, and discharge planning.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs as required.

Skills

Outpatient pediatric experience

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

State license to practice Physical Therapy

BLS Certification (Healthcare Provider)

Job description

• 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 coverage at other departments following orientation and competency completion for level of care assigned as needed.
• Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.

Essential Functions

Outpatient Pediatric experience needed.

• 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 coverage at other departments following orientation and competency completion for level of care assigned as needed.
• Provides supervision of PTA's and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.

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. applicable state license for Physical Therapy required. One (1) year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist. Possess and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required. Meets all requirements of the Rehab Services Career Ladder Guidelines for a Level II therapist as approved by the Rehab Credential Council.