Physical Therapist l - Inpatient/Acute Care Rehab - Greater Charlotte Float - FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role involves evaluating and administering therapy programs to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. You will work closely with patients and medical staff to create tailored care plans, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the recovery process. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and NC license required.
• Experience in providing direct therapy services in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and administers Physical Therapy programs for patients.
• Documents patient progress and communicates with medical staff.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Evaluation

Documentation

Therapeutic Exercise

Patient Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

NC license for Physical Therapy

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

This position will support four Atrium Health Inpatient facilities and three Acute Care facilities:

• Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte
• Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly
• Carolinas Rehabilitation Northeast
• Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital
• Atrium Health Pineville
• Atrium Health Mercy
• Atrium Health University

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.