Pediatric Physical Therapist II - Outpatient

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational assistance program

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an outpatient pediatric physical therapist to provide care in a 36-hour schedule at our Shelby, North Carolina location. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy, an active state license, and BLS certification, with at least one year of licensed PT experience.

The position emphasizes comprehensive evaluation, goal-driven treatment, and collaboration with physicians and staff to support patient discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy program required.
• Applicable state license for Physical Therapy required.
• One year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Meets Rehab Services Career Ladder Guidelines for a Level II therapist as approved by the Rehab Credential Council.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, selects and administers assessment techniques, synthesizes information to establish an appropriate patient care plan including modalities, exercises, groups, and education.
• Gathers and interprets data from medical records, physician reports, patient and family with documentation.
• Establishes functional goals with the patient and provides evidenced-based interventions with ongoing assessment and plan adjustment.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Communicates evaluation and progress to physician, referral sources and clinical staff; coordinates patient schedule and discharge planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Outpatient Pediatric experience needed.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Providing outpatient pediatric physical therapy; 36 hour position

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.