Physical Therapist, PRN, Outpatient

600 Advocate Health, Inc.; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 6,750,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist in North Carolina for outpatient care with a focus on lymphedema and general adult rehab. You will perform patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation while meeting productivity standards.

Experience with pediatric patients is a plus and CPR certification is required. The role involves collaboration with physicians, staff, and families to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in North Carolina with current licensure.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment.
• Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive and according to the Standard of Practice.
• Develop treatment plans with realistic goals and professional judgment.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and write evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes.
• Document patient/family education, charges, and ICD-9 codes as appropriate.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards and understand budgeted expectations.
• Adjust schedules to meet patient and department needs.
• Participate in process management to improve quality and efficiency.
• Promote professional development and education of staff and supervise PT students.
• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, staff and external customers.
• Provide patient care aligned with age/developmental guidelines.

Skills

State licensure NC

CPR certification

Pediatric experience

Lymphedema care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Department: Status: Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various Pay Range: $49.00 - $49.00

What You'll Need

• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of North Carolina with current licensure, active member of APTA encouraged, but not required.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited physical therapy school required.
• CPR certification required every two years.
• Pediatric experience is a plus.
• Outpatient adult general practice with lymphedema preferred.

What You'll Do

• Provide patient care assessment and treatment.
• Ensure patient evaluations and treatments are comprehensive, functional and according to the Standard of Practice.
• Provide sound professional judgment in interpreting the evaluation results and establishing an acceptable treatment plan with realistic goals.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Complete written patient evaluations, progress notes, and discharge notes per policy.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient/family education, charges and departmental statistics, and ICD-9 codes as appropriate.
• Meet department financial and productivity standards.
• Understand the budgeted expectations.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Adjust individual schedules to meet the needs of the patient and department.
• Participate in process management to optimize quality and efficiency of services.
• Identify quality and operational opportunities.
• Promote professional development and education of other health care workers and provide representation on committees.
• Conduct in-service training programs to provide state-of-the-art information to health care workers and enhance safety.
• Supervise physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students to develop their clinical skills and ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Communicate in a professional and timely manner with patients, physicians, staff, and all external customers.
• Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with age/developmental guidelines.
• Demonstrate age/developmentally specific knowledge, skills, and abilities for the patients served.
• Adhere to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

Our Commitment to You

• 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 teammate's 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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patients experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? Its offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But theres a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care Were redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.