Physical Therapist - Outpatient Ortho/Neuro - Carolinas Rehabilitation Huntersville - PRN

Atrium Health; Lincolnton (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 dynamic team. In this role, you will evaluate and implement tailored physical therapy programs aimed at restoring function and enhancing patient independence. Your expertise will help guide patients through their recovery journey while ensuring comprehensive documentation and communication with the healthcare team. This fast-paced clinical environment offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives, while also providing supervision and mentorship to support staff. If you are passionate about patient care and have a strong background in physical therapy, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in PT required; NC license for PT is essential.
• CPR and BLS certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and establish patient care plans based on diagnosis.
• Document evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and support staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Patient Education

Documentation Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

CPR Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

This position will be based out of Huntersville location and float to provide coverage at multiple locations.

Job Summary

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Physical Therapy upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts PT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties and participates in continuing education.

Essential Functions

• Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition.
• Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices.
• Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
• Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes.
• Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems.
• Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use.
• Directs and supervises activities of Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician, students, and volunteers and assists with orienting new and rotating staff.

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 PT from an accredited program required. NC license for PT required. CPR Certification and BLS required per policy guidelines.