Physical Therapist l - Outpatient Ortho/Neuro - Carolinas Rehab Huntersville - FT

Atrium Health; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to evaluate and administer therapeutic programs aimed at restoring function and enhancing the physical abilities of patients. This role involves assessing patients, creating individualized care plans, and providing evidence-based interventions. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Join a team committed to improving patient outcomes and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.

Qualifications

• Evaluates and plans Physical Therapy programs to restore function.
• Documents evaluations and communicates progress to the clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Establishes patient care plans and functional goals based on evaluations.
• Coordinates treatment programs and discharge planning with clinical staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Assessment Techniques

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Supervision of PTA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

NC license for Physical Therapy

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy. Plans and conducts Physical Therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients enhance physical and functional abilities.

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 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.
• Establishes functional goals in conjunction with the patient and provides evidenced based intervention to work towards meeting these goals with ongoing assessment to adjust the plan of care as needed .
• 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.