Physical Therapist I - Acute Care - Atrium Health Cabarrus - FT

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Concord, NC seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate, plan, direct and administer inpatient PT programs to restore function and maximize independence. You will provide direct therapy services seven days a week, including holidays, and coordinate care with physicians and staff.

The role requires collaboration with PTAs and Rehab Techs, thorough documentation of evaluations and progress, and discharge planning to ensure seamless patient transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy is required.
• NC license for Physical Therapy is required.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct PT services to inpatients seven days a week, including holidays.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized care plans with modalities and exercises.
• Collect and interpret data from medical records and family, documenting findings.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Communicate progress to physicians and coordinate schedules and discharge planning.
• Supervise PTAs and Rehab Tech/Aide as required for licensure.

Skills

PT evaluation

Direct patient care

Clinical documentation

Team communication

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

NC PT license

BLS certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs and administers programs of Physical Therapy (PT) in an inpatient acute level setting, upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence

Essential Functions

• Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays.
• 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.
• 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 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. NC license for Physical Therapy required. BLS required per policy guidelines.