Physical Therapist - Home Health Flat Rock, NC

UNC Health Care; Flat Rock (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to enhancing community health through professional physical therapy. In this role, you'll engage in complex evaluations and tailor treatment plans to meet individual patient needs. Collaborating with a dedicated team, you'll administer diverse therapy modalities and instruct patients and families on adaptive equipment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're a licensed Physical Therapist with a passion for patient care, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a fulfilling role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment in various modalities.
• Documents evaluations and treatments in medical records.
• Provides clinical supervision for therapy students.

Skills

Physical Therapy Treatment

Patient Evaluation

Documentation Skills

Adaptive Equipment Consultation

Education

Accredited Physical Therapy Program

Job description

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:

*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.
*Consults regarding adaptive equipment needs and recommends ambulatory assistive devices, orthotics, wheelchairs, seating equipment, postural equipment and safety equipment. Teaches patient and family to use adaptive devices safely.
*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.
*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 student. Completes formal evaluation of the student's performance.
*Selects and performs the appropriate diagnostic tests to evaluate patients and to identify and assess problems for inclusion in the physical therapy treatment plan.

Other information:

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