Physical Therapist - Acute Care Rehab - Atrium Health Cleveland/Kings Mountain - PRN

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Cleveland seeks a skilled Physical Therapy Professional to evaluate and administer therapy programs, ensuring quality care and patient independence. Join our team in Shelby, NC, where excellent community living and professional growth await you. Experience and qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and a valid NC license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in PT from an accredited program required.
• NC license for PT required.
• CPR and BLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plans.
• Documents evaluations, tests, and patient progress notes.
• Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapy staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Communication

Patient Education

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

NC License for Physical Therapy

Job description

Overview

Atrium Health Cleveland, located in Shelby, North Carolina, is a 241-bed hospital serving Cleveland County and the surrounding region. It was the first Level III trauma center in North Carolina, offering advanced emergency care. The hospital is committed to providing personalized medical services, including specialty care, and actively engages with the community through health education and contributions to organizations like United Way and Relay for Life. It has received recognition for patient safety and pulmonary care excellence.

Are you a passionate physical therapy professional looking for your next opportunity? Consider joining our community in Shelby, North Carolina—where professional growth meets an exceptional quality of life.

Why Shelby?

Shelby offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to big-city amenities and natural beauty.

• Close to Charlotte: Located less than an hour from Charlotte, you’ll enjoy access to a bustling city with professional sports, world-class dining, and vibrant cultural events. Whether you’re looking for career networking, continuing education opportunities, or a weekend adventure, the Queen City is just a short drive away.
• Gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains: Shelby is also just a scenic 60-minute drive from the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains. Spend your days off exploring hiking trails, enjoying peaceful mountain retreats, or taking in stunning views. It's the perfect escape to recharge and reconnect with nature.
• Affordable Living and Community Spirit: Live in a welcoming, close-knit community with affordable housing, excellent schools, and a safe, family-friendly environment. Shelby’s charm is complemented by its cultural activities, like the Earl Scruggs Center and local music festivals.

Shelby, North Carolina, isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Ready to join us? Let’s make it happen!

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties and participates in continuing education.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
• Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

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 PT from an accredited program required. NC license for PT required. CPR Certification and BLS required per policy guidelines