Physical Therapist - Home Health Flat Rock, NC

UNC REX Healthcare; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing community health through expert physical therapy. In this role, you will evaluate patient disabilities and administer personalized treatment plans while collaborating closely with physicians and supervising students. The position offers a unique opportunity to impact patients' lives positively and contribute to clinical program development. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist with a passion for patient care and education, this part-time position in a supportive environment could be the perfect fit for you. Help us make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in North Carolina is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatments using various modalities.
• Documents evaluations and treatments in the medical record.
• Provides clinical supervision and teaching for students.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Exercise

Gait Training

Documentation

Clinical Supervision

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Tools

Adaptive Equipment

Diagnostic Tests

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
This is complex professional level work involving the evaluation of patient disabilities, planning, and administration of physical therapy treatments. Incumbents complete documentation, instruct patients and families, and participate in clinical program development and management. Work is performed with all treatments being prescribed by a physician. Employees are expected to exercise initiative and discretion in formulating a program of treatments to meet the needs of individual patients. Work is reviewed and evaluated by physicians or therapist supervisors.

Responsibilities:

1. Administers physical therapy treatment in a variety of modalities. Therapy includes therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, airway clearance techniques, soft tissue or joint mobilization, aquatics, orthotic fabrication and other techniques.
2. Consults regarding adaptive equipment needs and recommends ambulatory assistive devices, orthotics, wheelchairs, seating equipment, postural equipment, and safety equipment. Teaches patients and families to use adaptive devices safely.
3. Documents physical therapy evaluation, re-evaluation, and treatments in the medical record. Completes forms for treatment authorization, re-certification, etc. as required for insurance, referring physicians, or others. Completes department records for billing and statistics. Sets treatment goals and devises a therapeutic treatment plan for the patient. Evaluates and adjusts treatment plan in response to the patient's changing condition, prognosis, and discharge plans.
4. Provides clinical supervision and teaching for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant students. Plans orientation, caseload, and other learning activities and provides regular feedback and coaching to students. Completes formal evaluation of the student's performance.
5. Selects and performs the appropriate diagnostic tests to evaluate patients and to identify and assess problems for inclusion in the physical therapy treatment plan.

Qualifications

Required:
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of North Carolina.
• Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Home Care Support Service

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEPAV

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes