Physical Therapist I - Outpatient

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health Stanly Rehabilitation Services in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Physical Therapist for full-time outpatient care with occasional acute care responsibilities. The role includes evaluating patients, creating PT plans, and delivering therapy throughout the week. A NC PT license and BLS are required.

A sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available. The team values a collaborative, high-quality patient care environment with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized PT plans.
• Provide direct therapy in Acute Care as needed, 7 days a week.
• Document evaluations, treatment notes, and discharge plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and the care team on progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapy planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

North Carolina Physical Therapy license

BLS certification

Job description

Department

37503 Atrium Health Stanly - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Department

37503 Atrium Health Stanly - Outpatient Rehabilitation

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full-Time Outpatient PT. Occasional coverage in Acute Care

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

This is an Outpatient position that will also have Acute Care responsibilities on occasion.

This position is eligible for a $15,000 Sign on Bonus and relocation assistance for new and eligible Atrium Health teammates. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and a Career Advancement Ladder.

Atrium Health Stanly Rehabilitation Services

offers a state-of-the-art therapy environment with a highly credentialed and experienced clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our spacious facility features abundant natural light and modern treatment areas designed to support both patients and clinicians. As a key service line within a community-focused hospital, patient care remains our primary focus, allowing therapists to build meaningful relationships and make a direct impact on the lives of those we serve. Our team culture is very close-knit, supportive, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to professional development and continuous skill advancement.

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

• 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 patients diagnosis, condition, age, and discharge needs.
• Provides direct therapy services to patients admitted to a level of care where service provision is required 7 days a week, including holidays on occasion in Acute Care.
• 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 patients 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 patients evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff, coordinates patients schedule and treatment programs, and discharge planning.
• 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.

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 listed within the listed 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 teammates 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.